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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.44, 23,475.42 and 11,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.44, 23,475.42 and 11,052.42 is: 15,246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.44 : 23,475.42 = 11,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.44/23,475.42 = 11,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.44x = 23,475.42 × 11,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.44x = 259,460,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,460,201.52/17,017.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,246.72

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