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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.84, 23,711.32 and 11,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.84, 23,711.32 and 11,524.72 is: 15,895.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.84 : 23,711.32 = 11,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.84/23,711.32 = 11,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.84x = 23,711.32 × 11,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.84x = 273,266,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,266,323.83/17,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,895.12

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