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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.84, 23,656.18 and 11,769.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.84, 23,656.18 and 11,769.82 is: 16,235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.84 : 23,656.18 = 11,769.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.84/23,656.18 = 11,769.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.84x = 23,656.18 × 11,769.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.84x = 278,428,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,428,803.36/17,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.07

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