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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.12, 23,485.64 and 11,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.12, 23,485.64 and 11,981.44 is: 16,527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.12 : 23,485.64 = 11,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.12/23,485.64 = 11,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.12x = 23,485.64 × 11,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.12x = 281,391,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,391,786.52/17,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,527.06

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