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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,105, 23,602.02 and 11,430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,105, 23,602.02 and 11,430.62 is: 15,772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,105 : 23,602.02 = 11,430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,105/23,602.02 = 11,430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,105x = 23,602.02 × 11,430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,105x = 269,785,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,785,721.85/17,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,772.33

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