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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019.94, 23,462.89 and 11,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019.94, 23,462.89 and 11,267.76 is: 15,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019.94 : 23,462.89 = 11,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019.94/23,462.89 = 11,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019.94x = 23,462.89 × 11,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019.94x = 264,374,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,374,213.43/17,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,533.20

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