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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.74, 23,546.73 and 11,766.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.74, 23,546.73 and 11,766.34 is: 16,228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.74 : 23,546.73 = 11,766.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.74/23,546.73 = 11,766.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.74x = 23,546.73 × 11,766.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.74x = 277,058,831.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,058,831.07/17,072.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,228.14

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