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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.95, 23,716.89 and 11,526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.95, 23,716.89 and 11,526.33 is: 15,895.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.95 : 23,716.89 = 11,526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.95/23,716.89 = 11,526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.95x = 23,716.89 × 11,526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.95x = 273,368,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,368,700.71/17,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,895.42

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