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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.17, 23,535.68 and 11,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.17, 23,535.68 and 11,959.28 is: 16,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.17 : 23,535.68 = 11,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.17/23,535.68 = 11,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.17x = 23,535.68 × 11,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.17x = 281,469,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,469,765.17/17,048.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.26

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