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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.77, 23,885.16 and 11,638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.77, 23,885.16 and 11,638.52 is: 16,056.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.77 : 23,885.16 = 11,638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.77/23,885.16 = 11,638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.77x = 23,885.16 × 11,638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.77x = 277,987,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,987,912.36/17,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,056.82

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