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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.46, 23,546.70 and 11,758.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.46, 23,546.70 and 11,758.77 is: 16,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.46 : 23,546.70 = 11,758.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.46/23,546.70 = 11,758.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.46x = 23,546.70 × 11,758.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.46x = 276,880,229.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,880,229.56/17,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.50

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