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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.46, 23,503.86 and 11,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.46, 23,503.86 and 11,075.04 is: 15,274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.46 : 23,503.86 = 11,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.46/23,503.86 = 11,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.46x = 23,503.86 × 11,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.46x = 260,306,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,306,189.65/17,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.88

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