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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.05, 23,538.76 and 11,098.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.05, 23,538.76 and 11,098.85 is: 15,316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.05 : 23,538.76 = 11,098.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.05/23,538.76 = 11,098.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.05x = 23,538.76 × 11,098.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.05x = 261,253,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,253,020.99/17,057.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.43

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