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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.98, 23,585.58 and 11,112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.98, 23,585.58 and 11,112.66 is: 15,341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.98 : 23,585.58 = 11,112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.98/23,585.58 = 11,112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.98x = 23,585.58 × 11,112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.98x = 262,098,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,098,531.44/17,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,341.77

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