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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.46, 23,491.08 and 11,998.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.46, 23,491.08 and 11,998.98 is: 16,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.46 : 23,491.08 = 11,998.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.46/23,491.08 = 11,998.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.46x = 23,491.08 × 11,998.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.46x = 281,868,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,868,999.10/17,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,545.05

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