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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.31, 23,535.28 and 11,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.31, 23,535.28 and 11,747.90 is: 16,204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.31 : 23,535.28 = 11,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.31/23,535.28 = 11,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.31x = 23,535.28 × 11,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.31x = 276,490,115.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,490,115.91/17,062.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.73

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