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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.52, 23,552.88 and 11,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.52, 23,552.88 and 11,111.36 is: 15,329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.52 : 23,552.88 = 11,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.52/23,552.88 = 11,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.52x = 23,552.88 × 11,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.52x = 261,704,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,704,528.72/17,071.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.89

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