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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.87, 23,535.21 and 11,459.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.87, 23,535.21 and 11,459.63 is: 15,816.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.87 : 23,535.21 = 11,459.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.87/23,535.21 = 11,459.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.87x = 23,535.21 × 11,459.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.87x = 269,704,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,704,623.60/17,051.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,816.72

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