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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.33, 23,572.95 and 11,115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.33, 23,572.95 and 11,115.91 is: 15,327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.33 : 23,572.95 = 11,115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.33/23,572.95 = 11,115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.33x = 23,572.95 × 11,115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.33x = 262,034,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,034,687.50/17,095.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.86

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