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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.67, 23,536.11 and 11,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.67, 23,536.11 and 11,747.26 is: 16,205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.67 : 23,536.11 = 11,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.67/23,536.11 = 11,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.67x = 23,536.11 × 11,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.67x = 276,484,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,484,803.56/17,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.03

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