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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.43, 23,470.35 and 11,046.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.43, 23,470.35 and 11,046.97 is: 15,239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.43 : 23,470.35 = 11,046.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.43/23,470.35 = 11,046.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.43x = 23,470.35 × 11,046.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.43x = 259,276,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,276,252.34/17,013.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.51

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