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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.40, 23,506.08 and 11,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.40, 23,506.08 and 11,365.44 is: 15,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.40 : 23,506.08 = 11,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.40/23,506.08 = 11,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.40x = 23,506.08 × 11,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.40x = 267,156,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,156,941.88/17,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.06

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