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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.01, 23,539.59 and 11,699.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.01, 23,539.59 and 11,699.25 is: 16,134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.01 : 23,539.59 = 11,699.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.01/23,539.59 = 11,699.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.01x = 23,539.59 × 11,699.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.01x = 275,395,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,395,548.31/17,069.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,134.24

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