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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.67, 23,513.70 and 11,382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.67, 23,513.70 and 11,382.19 is: 15,689.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.67 : 23,513.70 = 11,382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.67/23,513.70 = 11,382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.67x = 23,513.70 × 11,382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.67x = 267,637,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,637,401.00/17,058.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,689.23

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