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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,208.48, 23,754.98 and 11,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,208.48, 23,754.98 and 11,627.04 is: 16,050.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,208.48 : 23,754.98 = 11,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,208.48/23,754.98 = 11,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,208.48x = 23,754.98 × 11,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,208.48x = 276,200,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,200,102.66/17,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,050.23

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