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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.94, 23,521.35 and 11,472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.94, 23,521.35 and 11,472.22 is: 15,807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.94 : 23,521.35 = 11,472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.94/23,521.35 = 11,472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.94x = 23,521.35 × 11,472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.94x = 269,842,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,842,101.90/17,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,807.10

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