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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.66, 23,943.96 and 11,984.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.66, 23,943.96 and 11,984.18 is: 16,529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.66 : 23,943.96 = 11,984.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.66/23,943.96 = 11,984.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.66x = 23,943.96 × 11,984.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.66x = 286,948,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,948,726.55/17,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,529.63

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