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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.40, 23,521.86 and 11,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.40, 23,521.86 and 11,684.44 is: 16,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.40 : 23,521.86 = 11,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.40/23,521.86 = 11,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.40x = 23,521.86 × 11,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.40x = 274,839,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,839,761.86/17,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,110.75

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