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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.96, 23,472.32 and 11,985.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.96, 23,472.32 and 11,985.57 is: 16,526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.96 : 23,472.32 = 11,985.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.96/23,472.32 = 11,985.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.96x = 23,472.32 × 11,985.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.96x = 281,329,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,329,074.49/17,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.45

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