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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.15, 23,526.01 and 11,952.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.15, 23,526.01 and 11,952.29 is: 16,500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.15 : 23,526.01 = 11,952.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.15/23,526.01 = 11,952.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.15x = 23,526.01 × 11,952.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.15x = 281,189,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,189,694.06/17,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,500.63

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