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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.24, 23,660.58 and 11,848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.24, 23,660.58 and 11,848.84 is: 16,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.24 : 23,660.58 = 11,848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.24/23,660.58 = 11,848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.24x = 23,660.58 × 11,848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.24x = 280,350,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,350,426.73/17,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,341.97

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