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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.46, 23,956.59 and 11,694.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.46, 23,956.59 and 11,694.63 is: 16,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.46 : 23,956.59 = 11,694.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.46/23,956.59 = 11,694.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.46x = 23,956.59 × 11,694.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.46x = 280,163,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,163,456.11/17,351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,146.39

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