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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.11, 23,535.04 and 11,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.11, 23,535.04 and 11,365 is: 15,696.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.11 : 23,535.04 = 11,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.11/23,535.04 = 11,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.11x = 23,535.04 × 11,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.11x = 267,475,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,475,729.60/17,040.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.83

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