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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.96, 23,484.00 and 11,656.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.96, 23,484.00 and 11,656.99 is: 16,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.96 : 23,484.00 = 11,656.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.96/23,484.00 = 11,656.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.96x = 23,484.00 × 11,656.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.96x = 273,752,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,752,636.06/17,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,072.88

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