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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.17, 23,536.80 and 11,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.17, 23,536.80 and 11,747.76 is: 16,205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.17 : 23,536.80 = 11,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.17/23,536.80 = 11,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.17x = 23,536.80 × 11,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.17x = 276,504,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,504,677.57/17,062.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.72

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