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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.63, 23,533.08 and 11,093.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.63, 23,533.08 and 11,093.12 is: 15,298.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.63 : 23,533.08 = 11,093.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.63/23,533.08 = 11,093.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.63x = 23,533.08 × 11,093.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.63x = 261,055,271.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,055,271.79/17,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,298.93

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