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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.88, 23,867.94 and 11,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.88, 23,867.94 and 11,010.76 is: 15,199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.88 : 23,867.94 = 11,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.88/23,867.94 = 11,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.88x = 23,867.94 × 11,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.88x = 262,804,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,804,159.03/17,289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.88

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