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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.46, 23,962.12 and 11,698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.46, 23,962.12 and 11,698.64 is: 16,151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.46 : 23,962.12 = 11,698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.46/23,962.12 = 11,698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.46x = 23,962.12 × 11,698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.46x = 280,324,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,324,215.52/17,355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,151.93

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