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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.67, 23,538.87 and 11,749.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.67, 23,538.87 and 11,749.26 is: 16,207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.67 : 23,538.87 = 11,749.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.67/23,538.87 = 11,749.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.67x = 23,538.87 × 11,749.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.67x = 276,564,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,564,303.74/17,063.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,207.79

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