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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.71, 23,473.35 and 11,986.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.71, 23,473.35 and 11,986.32 is: 16,527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.71 : 23,473.35 = 11,986.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.71/23,473.35 = 11,986.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.71x = 23,473.35 × 11,986.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.71x = 281,359,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,359,084.57/17,023.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,527.48

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