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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.48, 23,759.12 and 11,630.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.48, 23,759.12 and 11,630.04 is: 16,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.48 : 23,759.12 = 11,630.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.48/23,759.12 = 11,630.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.48x = 23,759.12 × 11,630.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.48x = 276,319,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,319,515.96/17,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,054.37

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