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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.85, 23,511.99 and 11,661.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.85, 23,511.99 and 11,661.27 is: 16,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.85 : 23,511.99 = 11,661.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.85/23,511.99 = 11,661.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.85x = 23,511.99 × 11,661.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.85x = 274,179,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,179,663.63/17,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.95

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