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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.12, 23,517.54 and 11,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.12, 23,517.54 and 11,079.18 is: 15,279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.12 : 23,517.54 = 11,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.12/23,517.54 = 11,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.12x = 23,517.54 × 11,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.12x = 260,555,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,555,058.82/17,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.92

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