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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.08, 23,490.48 and 11,917.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.08, 23,490.48 and 11,917.15 is: 16,446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.08 : 23,490.48 = 11,917.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.08/23,490.48 = 11,917.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.08x = 23,490.48 × 11,917.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.08x = 279,939,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,939,573.73/17,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,446.64

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