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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.42, 23,958.16 and 11,704.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.42, 23,958.16 and 11,704.82 is: 16,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.42 : 23,958.16 = 11,704.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.42/23,958.16 = 11,704.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.42x = 23,958.16 × 11,704.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.42x = 280,425,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,425,950.33/17,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,147.60

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