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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.33, 23,619.50 and 11,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.33, 23,619.50 and 11,071 is: 15,279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.33 : 23,619.50 = 11,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.33/23,619.50 = 11,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.33x = 23,619.50 × 11,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.33x = 261,491,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,491,484.50/17,113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.99

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