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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.44, 23,464.96 and 11,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.44, 23,464.96 and 11,269.26 is: 15,535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.44 : 23,464.96 = 11,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.44/23,464.96 = 11,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.44x = 23,464.96 × 11,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.44x = 264,432,735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,432,735.13/17,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.27

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