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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.43, 23,534.28 and 11,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.43, 23,534.28 and 11,083.68 is: 15,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.43 : 23,534.28 = 11,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.43/23,534.28 = 11,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.43x = 23,534.28 × 11,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.43x = 260,846,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,846,428.55/17,057.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.25

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