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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.73, 23,530.37 and 11,459.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.73, 23,530.37 and 11,459.97 is: 15,819.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.73 : 23,530.37 = 11,459.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.73/23,530.37 = 11,459.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.73x = 23,530.37 × 11,459.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.73x = 269,657,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,657,276.99/17,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,819.64

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