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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.10, 23,462.19 and 11,964.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.10, 23,462.19 and 11,964.42 is: 16,503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.10 : 23,462.19 = 11,964.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.10/23,462.19 = 11,964.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.10x = 23,462.19 × 11,964.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.10x = 280,711,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,711,495.28/17,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,503.61

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