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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.87, 23,470.97 and 11,047.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.87, 23,470.97 and 11,047.41 is: 15,240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.87 : 23,470.97 = 11,047.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.87/23,470.97 = 11,047.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.87x = 23,470.97 × 11,047.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.87x = 259,293,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,293,373.45/17,013.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.12

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