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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.36, 23,583.11 and 11,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.36, 23,583.11 and 11,354.50 is: 15,664.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.36 : 23,583.11 = 11,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.36/23,583.11 = 11,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.36x = 23,583.11 × 11,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.36x = 267,774,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,774,422.50/17,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,664.49

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