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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.81, 23,535.97 and 11,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.81, 23,535.97 and 11,748.40 is: 16,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.81 : 23,535.97 = 11,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.81/23,535.97 = 11,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.81x = 23,535.97 × 11,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.81x = 276,509,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,509,989.95/17,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.42

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