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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.07, 23,484.95 and 11,913.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.07, 23,484.95 and 11,913.15 is: 16,441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.07 : 23,484.95 = 11,913.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.07/23,484.95 = 11,913.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.07x = 23,484.95 × 11,913.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.07x = 279,779,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,779,672.53/17,017.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,441.12

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