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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.92, 23,461.62 and 11,045.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.92, 23,461.62 and 11,045.41 is: 15,229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.92 : 23,461.62 = 11,045.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.92/23,461.62 = 11,045.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.92x = 23,461.62 × 11,045.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.92x = 259,143,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,143,153.51/17,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.46

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