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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.47, 23,820.95 and 11,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.47, 23,820.95 and 11,599.16 is: 15,993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.47 : 23,820.95 = 11,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.47/23,820.95 = 11,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.47x = 23,820.95 × 11,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.47x = 276,302,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,302,920.30/17,276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.02

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