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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,039.46, 23,494.34 and 11,664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,039.46, 23,494.34 and 11,664.48 is: 16,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039.46 : 23,494.34 = 11,664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039.46/23,494.34 = 11,664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039.46x = 23,494.34 × 11,664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039.46x = 274,049,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,049,259.04/17,039.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,083.21

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