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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.91, 23,499.59 and 11,071.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.91, 23,499.59 and 11,071.55 is: 15,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.91 : 23,499.59 = 11,071.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.91/23,499.59 = 11,071.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.91x = 23,499.59 × 11,071.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.91x = 260,176,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,176,982.47/17,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,272.27

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