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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.96, 23,473.70 and 11,986.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.96, 23,473.70 and 11,986.57 is: 16,527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.96 : 23,473.70 = 11,986.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.96/23,473.70 = 11,986.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.96x = 23,473.70 × 11,986.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.96x = 281,369,088.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,369,088.28/17,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,527.83

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