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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.36, 23,550.96 and 11,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.36, 23,550.96 and 11,102.08 is: 15,321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.36 : 23,550.96 = 11,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.36/23,550.96 = 11,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.36x = 23,550.96 × 11,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.36x = 261,464,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,464,642.00/17,065.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,321.37

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