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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.16, 23,494.68 and 11,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.16, 23,494.68 and 11,718 is: 16,166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.16 : 23,494.68 = 11,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.16/23,494.68 = 11,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.16x = 23,494.68 × 11,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.16x = 275,310,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,310,660.24/17,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.06

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