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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.44, 23,721.24 and 11,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.44, 23,721.24 and 11,223.96 is: 15,484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.44 : 23,721.24 = 11,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.44/23,721.24 = 11,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.44x = 23,721.24 × 11,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.44x = 266,246,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,246,248.91/17,194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,484.44

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