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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.19, 23,502.56 and 11,999.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.19, 23,502.56 and 11,999.61 is: 16,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.19 : 23,502.56 = 11,999.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.19/23,502.56 = 11,999.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.19x = 23,502.56 × 11,999.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.19x = 282,021,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,021,494.00/17,036.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,554.26

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