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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.40, 23,510.22 and 11,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.40, 23,510.22 and 11,368.44 is: 15,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.40 : 23,510.22 = 11,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.40/23,510.22 = 11,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.40x = 23,510.22 × 11,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.40x = 267,274,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,274,525.46/17,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,691.20

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