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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.80, 23,604.25 and 11,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.80, 23,604.25 and 11,050.20 is: 15,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.80 : 23,604.25 = 11,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.80/23,604.25 = 11,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.80x = 23,604.25 × 11,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.80x = 260,831,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,831,683.35/17,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.17

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