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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.62, 23,879.25 and 11,639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.62, 23,879.25 and 11,639.58 is: 16,069.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.62 : 23,879.25 = 11,639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.62/23,879.25 = 11,639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.62x = 23,879.25 × 11,639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.62x = 277,944,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,944,440.72/17,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,069.29

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