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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.66, 23,459.98 and 11,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.66, 23,459.98 and 11,693.26 is: 16,129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.66 : 23,459.98 = 11,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.66/23,459.98 = 11,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.66x = 23,459.98 × 11,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.66x = 274,323,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,323,645.73/17,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.42

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