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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.62, 23,504.13 and 11,075.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.62, 23,504.13 and 11,075.22 is: 15,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.62 : 23,504.13 = 11,075.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.62/23,504.13 = 11,075.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.62x = 23,504.13 × 11,075.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.62x = 260,313,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,313,410.66/17,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,275.16

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