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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.66, 23,462.74 and 11,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.66, 23,462.74 and 11,695.26 is: 16,132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.66 : 23,462.74 = 11,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.66/23,462.74 = 11,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.66x = 23,462.74 × 11,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.66x = 274,402,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,402,844.61/17,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,132.18

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