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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.66, 23,564.77 and 11,031.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.66, 23,564.77 and 11,031.59 is: 15,216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.66 : 23,564.77 = 11,031.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.66/23,564.77 = 11,031.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.66x = 23,564.77 × 11,031.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.66x = 259,956,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,956,822.17/17,083.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.70

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