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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.84, 23,808.96 and 11,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.84, 23,808.96 and 11,957.76 is: 16,495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.84 : 23,808.96 = 11,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.84/23,808.96 = 11,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.84x = 23,808.96 × 11,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.84x = 284,701,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,701,829.53/17,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.04

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