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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.73, 23,517.95 and 11,450.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.73, 23,517.95 and 11,450.97 is: 15,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.73 : 23,517.95 = 11,450.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.73/23,517.95 = 11,450.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.73x = 23,517.95 × 11,450.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.73x = 269,303,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,303,282.66/17,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,807.22

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