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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.66, 23,893.32 and 11,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.66, 23,893.32 and 11,646.80 is: 16,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.66 : 23,893.32 = 11,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.66/23,893.32 = 11,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.66x = 23,893.32 × 11,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.66x = 278,280,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,280,684.89/17,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,080.33

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