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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.08, 23,516.74 and 11,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.08, 23,516.74 and 11,007.02 is: 15,182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.08 : 23,516.74 = 11,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.08/23,516.74 = 11,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.08x = 23,516.74 × 11,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.08x = 258,849,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,849,082.41/17,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.59

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