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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.93, 23,641.60 and 11,779.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.93, 23,641.60 and 11,779.01 is: 16,232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.93 : 23,641.60 = 11,779.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.93/23,641.60 = 11,779.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.93x = 23,641.60 × 11,779.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.93x = 278,474,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,474,465.71/17,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,232.91

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