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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.66, 23,532.63 and 11,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.66, 23,532.63 and 11,955.66 is: 16,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.66 : 23,532.63 = 11,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.66/23,532.63 = 11,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.66x = 23,532.63 × 11,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.66x = 281,348,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,348,123.19/17,052.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.78

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