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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.66, 23,495.24 and 11,731.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.66, 23,495.24 and 11,731.19 is: 16,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.66 : 23,495.24 = 11,731.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.66/23,495.24 = 11,731.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.66x = 23,495.24 × 11,731.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.66x = 275,627,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,627,036.39/17,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.37

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