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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.77, 23,482.24 and 11,982.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.77, 23,482.24 and 11,982.31 is: 16,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.77 : 23,482.24 = 11,982.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.77/23,482.24 = 11,982.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.77x = 23,482.24 × 11,982.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.77x = 281,371,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,371,479.17/17,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,518.45

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