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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.93, 23,489.47 and 11,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.93, 23,489.47 and 11,660.96 is: 16,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.93 : 23,489.47 = 11,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.93/23,489.47 = 11,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.93x = 23,489.47 × 11,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.93x = 273,909,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,909,770.09/17,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.36

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