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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.49, 23,550.81 and 11,109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.49, 23,550.81 and 11,109.06 is: 15,321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.49 : 23,550.81 = 11,109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.49/23,550.81 = 11,109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.49x = 23,550.81 × 11,109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.49x = 261,627,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,627,361.34/17,075.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,321.81

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