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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.54, 23,469.72 and 11,341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.54, 23,469.72 and 11,341.78 is: 15,646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.54 : 23,469.72 = 11,341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.54/23,469.72 = 11,341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.54x = 23,469.72 × 11,341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.54x = 266,188,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,188,400.90/17,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,646.60

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