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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.66, 23,558.58 and 11,119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.66, 23,558.58 and 11,119.14 is: 15,337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.66 : 23,558.58 = 11,119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.66/23,558.58 = 11,119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.66x = 23,558.58 × 11,119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.66x = 261,951,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,951,149.22/17,079.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,337.02

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