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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.36, 23,502.40 and 11,073.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.36, 23,502.40 and 11,073.96 is: 15,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.36 : 23,502.40 = 11,073.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.36/23,502.40 = 11,073.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.36x = 23,502.40 × 11,073.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.36x = 260,264,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,264,637.50/17,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,273.42

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