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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.64, 23,473.35 and 11,356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.64, 23,473.35 and 11,356.62 is: 15,661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.64 : 23,473.35 = 11,356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.64/23,473.35 = 11,356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.64x = 23,473.35 × 11,356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.64x = 266,577,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,577,916.08/17,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.12

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