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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.08, 23,518.12 and 11,008.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.08, 23,518.12 and 11,008.02 is: 15,183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.08 : 23,518.12 = 11,008.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.08/23,518.12 = 11,008.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.08x = 23,518.12 × 11,008.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.08x = 258,887,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,887,935.32/17,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.97

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