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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.89, 23,483.38 and 11,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.89, 23,483.38 and 11,363.88 is: 15,671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.89 : 23,483.38 = 11,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.89/23,483.38 = 11,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.89x = 23,483.38 × 11,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.89x = 266,862,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,862,312.31/17,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,671.15

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