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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.94, 23,519.97 and 11,471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.94, 23,519.97 and 11,471.22 is: 15,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.94 : 23,519.97 = 11,471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.94/23,519.97 = 11,471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.94x = 23,519.97 × 11,471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.94x = 269,802,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,802,750.26/17,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,805.72

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