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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.92, 23,519.88 and 11,735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.92, 23,519.88 and 11,735.52 is: 16,188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.92 : 23,519.88 = 11,735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.92/23,519.88 = 11,735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.92x = 23,519.88 × 11,735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.92x = 276,018,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,018,022.14/17,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,188.82

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