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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.33, 23,741.29 and 11,237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.33, 23,741.29 and 11,237.97 is: 15,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.33 : 23,741.29 = 11,237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.33/23,741.29 = 11,237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.33x = 23,741.29 × 11,237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.33x = 266,803,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,803,904.78/17,196.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,515.17

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