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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.74, 23,582.39 and 11,416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.74, 23,582.39 and 11,416.38 is: 15,752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.74 : 23,582.39 = 11,416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.74/23,582.39 = 11,416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.74x = 23,582.39 × 11,416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.74x = 269,225,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,225,525.55/17,090.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,752.72

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