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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.87, 23,916.99 and 11,641.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.87, 23,916.99 and 11,641.77 is: 16,078.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.87 : 23,916.99 = 11,641.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.87/23,916.99 = 11,641.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.87x = 23,916.99 × 11,641.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.87x = 278,436,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,436,096.67/17,316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.89

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