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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.58, 23,498.28 and 11,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.58, 23,498.28 and 11,370.96 is: 15,686.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.58 : 23,498.28 = 11,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.58/23,498.28 = 11,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.58x = 23,498.28 × 11,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.58x = 267,198,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,198,001.95/17,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.54

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