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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.14, 23,475.43 and 11,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.14, 23,475.43 and 11,358.12 is: 15,663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.14 : 23,475.43 = 11,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.14/23,475.43 = 11,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.14x = 23,475.43 × 11,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.14x = 266,636,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,636,750.99/17,023.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,663.19

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