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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.03, 23,525.84 and 11,952.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.03, 23,525.84 and 11,952.17 is: 16,500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.03 : 23,525.84 = 11,952.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.03/23,525.84 = 11,952.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.03x = 23,525.84 × 11,952.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.03x = 281,184,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,184,721.44/17,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,500.46

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