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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.80, 23,540.92 and 11,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.80, 23,540.92 and 11,682.32 is: 16,129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.80 : 23,540.92 = 11,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.80/23,540.92 = 11,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.80x = 23,540.92 × 11,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.80x = 275,012,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,012,560.53/17,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.01

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