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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.32, 23,977.93 and 11,636.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.32, 23,977.93 and 11,636.65 is: 16,064.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.32 : 23,977.93 = 11,636.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.32/23,977.93 = 11,636.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.32x = 23,977.93 × 11,636.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.32x = 279,022,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,022,645.58/17,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,064.11

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