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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.50, 23,805.15 and 11,963.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.50, 23,805.15 and 11,963.18 is: 16,500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.50 : 23,805.15 = 11,963.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.50/23,805.15 = 11,963.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.50x = 23,805.15 × 11,963.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.50x = 284,785,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,785,294.38/17,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,500.21

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