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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.17, 23,538.18 and 11,748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.17, 23,538.18 and 11,748.76 is: 16,207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.17 : 23,538.18 = 11,748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.17/23,538.18 = 11,748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.17x = 23,538.18 × 11,748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.17x = 276,544,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,544,427.66/17,063.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,207.10

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