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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076, 23,571.36 and 11,490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076, 23,571.36 and 11,490.24 is: 15,860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076 : 23,571.36 = 11,490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076/23,571.36 = 11,490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076x = 23,571.36 × 11,490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076x = 270,840,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,840,583.53/17,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,860.89

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