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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.66, 23,737.84 and 11,230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.66, 23,737.84 and 11,230.26 is: 15,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.66 : 23,737.84 = 11,230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.66/23,737.84 = 11,230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.66x = 23,737.84 × 11,230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.66x = 266,582,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,582,115.04/17,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,501.07

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