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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064, 23,535.36 and 11,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064, 23,535.36 and 11,767.68 is: 16,230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064 : 23,535.36 = 11,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064/23,535.36 = 11,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064x = 23,535.36 × 11,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064x = 276,956,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,956,585.16/17,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,230.46

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