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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.07, 23,534.98 and 11,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.07, 23,534.98 and 11,364.96 is: 15,696.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.07 : 23,534.98 = 11,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.07/23,534.98 = 11,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.07x = 23,534.98 × 11,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.07x = 267,474,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,474,047.46/17,040.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.77

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