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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.80, 23,524.43 and 11,387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.80, 23,524.43 and 11,387.83 is: 15,706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.80 : 23,524.43 = 11,387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.80/23,524.43 = 11,387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.80x = 23,524.43 × 11,387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.80x = 267,892,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,892,092.06/17,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,706.80

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