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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.65, 23,720.64 and 11,133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.65, 23,720.64 and 11,133.31 is: 15,360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.65 : 23,720.64 = 11,133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.65/23,720.64 = 11,133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.65x = 23,720.64 × 11,133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.65x = 264,089,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,089,238.52/17,192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,360.59

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