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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.65, 23,573.40 and 11,116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.65, 23,573.40 and 11,116.23 is: 15,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.65 : 23,573.40 = 11,116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.65/23,573.40 = 11,116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.65x = 23,573.40 × 11,116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.65x = 262,047,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,047,423.43/17,095.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,328.31

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