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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.58, 23,903.37 and 11,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.58, 23,903.37 and 11,044.98 is: 15,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.58 : 23,903.37 = 11,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.58/23,903.37 = 11,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.58x = 23,903.37 × 11,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.58x = 264,012,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,012,243.58/17,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.90

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