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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,037.51, 23,498.44 and 11,071.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,037.51, 23,498.44 and 11,071.09 is: 15,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,037.51 : 23,498.44 = 11,071.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,037.51/23,498.44 = 11,071.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,037.51x = 23,498.44 × 11,071.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,037.51x = 260,153,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,153,345.79/17,037.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,269.45

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