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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.05, 23,607.36 and 11,052.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.05, 23,607.36 and 11,052.46 is: 15,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.05 : 23,607.36 = 11,052.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.05/23,607.36 = 11,052.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.05x = 23,607.36 × 11,052.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.05x = 260,919,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,919,402.11/17,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.29

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