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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.65, 23,583.63 and 11,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.65, 23,583.63 and 11,417.30 is: 15,753.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.65 : 23,583.63 = 11,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.65/23,583.63 = 11,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.65x = 23,583.63 × 11,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.65x = 269,261,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,261,260.88/17,091.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,753.97

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