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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,089.11, 23,580.15 and 11,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,089.11, 23,580.15 and 11,414.76 is: 15,750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,089.11 : 23,580.15 = 11,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,089.11/23,580.15 = 11,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,089.11x = 23,580.15 × 11,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,089.11x = 269,161,621.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,161,621.78/17,089.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,750.48

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