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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.86, 23,545.98 and 11,106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.86, 23,545.98 and 11,106.30 is: 15,323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.86 : 23,545.98 = 11,106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.86/23,545.98 = 11,106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.86x = 23,545.98 × 11,106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.86x = 261,508,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,508,717.67/17,065.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,323.50

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