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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.29, 23,481.26 and 10,961.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.29, 23,481.26 and 10,961.84 is: 15,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.29 : 23,481.26 = 10,961.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.29/23,481.26 = 10,961.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.29x = 23,481.26 × 10,961.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.29x = 257,397,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,397,642.90/17,013.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.21

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