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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.68, 23,559.30 and 11,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.68, 23,559.30 and 11,382.52 is: 15,721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.68 : 23,559.30 = 11,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.68/23,559.30 = 11,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.68x = 23,559.30 × 11,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.68x = 268,164,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,164,203.44/17,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,721.02

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