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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.49, 23,583.43 and 11,417.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.49, 23,583.43 and 11,417.14 is: 15,753.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.49 : 23,583.43 = 11,417.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.49/23,583.43 = 11,417.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.49x = 23,583.43 × 11,417.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.49x = 269,255,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,255,146.99/17,091.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,753.76

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