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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.84, 23,578.98 and 11,790.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.84, 23,578.98 and 11,790.28 is: 16,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.84 : 23,578.98 = 11,790.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.84/23,578.98 = 11,790.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.84x = 23,578.98 × 11,790.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.84x = 278,002,776.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,002,776.31/17,092.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,264.28

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