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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019.78, 23,470.20 and 11,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019.78, 23,470.20 and 11,354.64 is: 15,658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019.78 : 23,470.20 = 11,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019.78/23,470.20 = 11,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019.78x = 23,470.20 × 11,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019.78x = 266,495,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,495,671.73/17,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,658.00

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