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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.76, 23,546.72 and 11,400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.76, 23,546.72 and 11,400.09 is: 15,738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.76 : 23,546.72 = 11,400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.76/23,546.72 = 11,400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.76x = 23,546.72 × 11,400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.76x = 268,434,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,434,552.47/17,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.65

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