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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.96, 23,729.56 and 11,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.96, 23,729.56 and 11,238.40 is: 15,506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.96 : 23,729.56 = 11,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.96/23,729.56 = 11,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.96x = 23,729.56 × 11,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.96x = 266,682,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,682,287.10/17,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.62

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