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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.70, 23,717.43 and 11,528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.70, 23,717.43 and 11,528.70 is: 15,903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.70 : 23,717.43 = 11,528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.70/23,717.43 = 11,528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.70x = 23,717.43 × 11,528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.70x = 273,431,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,431,135.24/17,192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,903.91

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