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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.56, 23,604.08 and 11,727.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.56, 23,604.08 and 11,727.99 is: 16,192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.56 : 23,604.08 = 11,727.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.56/23,604.08 = 11,727.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.56x = 23,604.08 × 11,727.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.56x = 276,828,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,828,355.56/17,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,192.05

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