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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.33, 23,534.52 and 11,958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.33, 23,534.52 and 11,958.44 is: 16,509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.33 : 23,534.52 = 11,958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.33/23,534.52 = 11,958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.33x = 23,534.52 × 11,958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.33x = 281,435,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,435,982.83/17,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.10

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