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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.89, 23,560.07 and 11,977.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.89, 23,560.07 and 11,977.07 is: 16,534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.89 : 23,560.07 = 11,977.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.89/23,560.07 = 11,977.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.89x = 23,560.07 × 11,977.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.89x = 282,180,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,180,429.91/17,065.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,534.76

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