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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.16, 23,460.59 and 11,044.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.16, 23,460.59 and 11,044.65 is: 15,228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.16 : 23,460.59 = 11,044.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.16/23,460.59 = 11,044.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.16x = 23,460.59 × 11,044.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.16x = 259,114,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,114,058.81/17,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.42

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