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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.84, 23,581.74 and 11,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.84, 23,581.74 and 11,792.28 is: 16,267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.84 : 23,581.74 = 11,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.84/23,581.74 = 11,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.84x = 23,581.74 × 11,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.84x = 278,082,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,082,480.97/17,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,267.04

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