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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.67, 23,543.01 and 11,752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.67, 23,543.01 and 11,752.26 is: 16,211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.67 : 23,543.01 = 11,752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.67/23,543.01 = 11,752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.67x = 23,543.01 × 11,752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.67x = 276,683,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,683,574.70/17,066.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,211.93

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