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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.87, 23,533.83 and 11,458.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.87, 23,533.83 and 11,458.63 is: 15,815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.87 : 23,533.83 = 11,458.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.87/23,533.83 = 11,458.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.87x = 23,533.83 × 11,458.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.87x = 269,665,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,665,275.49/17,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,815.34

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