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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.11, 23,530.91 and 11,460.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.11, 23,530.91 and 11,460.35 is: 15,820.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.11 : 23,530.91 = 11,460.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.11/23,530.91 = 11,460.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.11x = 23,530.91 × 11,460.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.11x = 269,672,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,672,289.46/17,046.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,820.17

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