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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.98, 23,637.95 and 11,394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.98, 23,637.95 and 11,394.19 is: 15,719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.98 : 23,637.95 = 11,394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.98/23,637.95 = 11,394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.98x = 23,637.95 × 11,394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.98x = 269,335,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,335,175.32/17,133.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,719.36

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