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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.65, 23,572.01 and 11,115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.65, 23,572.01 and 11,115.23 is: 15,326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.65 : 23,572.01 = 11,115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.65/23,572.01 = 11,115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.65x = 23,572.01 × 11,115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.65x = 262,008,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,008,222.64/17,094.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.92

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