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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.91, 23,593.02 and 11,130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.91, 23,593.02 and 11,130.49 is: 15,347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.91 : 23,593.02 = 11,130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.91/23,593.02 = 11,130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.91x = 23,593.02 × 11,130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.91x = 262,601,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,601,873.18/17,109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.94

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