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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.63, 23,473.36 and 11,356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.63, 23,473.36 and 11,356.61 is: 15,661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.63 : 23,473.36 = 11,356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.63/23,473.36 = 11,356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.63x = 23,473.36 × 11,356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.63x = 266,577,794.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,577,794.91/17,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.12

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