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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.96, 23,652.21 and 11,766.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.96, 23,652.21 and 11,766.94 is: 16,231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.96 : 23,652.21 = 11,766.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.96/23,652.21 = 11,766.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.96x = 23,652.21 × 11,766.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.96x = 278,314,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,314,135.94/17,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,231.11

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