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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.39, 23,482.70 and 11,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.39, 23,482.70 and 11,363.38 is: 15,670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.39 : 23,482.70 = 11,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.39/23,482.70 = 11,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.39x = 23,482.70 × 11,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.39x = 266,842,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,842,669.30/17,028.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,670.46

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