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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.62, 23,828.28 and 11,964.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.62, 23,828.28 and 11,964.42 is: 16,514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.62 : 23,828.28 = 11,964.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.62/23,828.28 = 11,964.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.62x = 23,828.28 × 11,964.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.62x = 285,091,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,091,549.80/17,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.96

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