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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.12, 23,469.93 and 11,046.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.12, 23,469.93 and 11,046.66 is: 15,239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.12 : 23,469.93 = 11,046.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.12/23,469.93 = 11,046.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.12x = 23,469.93 × 11,046.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.12x = 259,264,336.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,264,336.93/17,013.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.08

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