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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.98, 23,751.51 and 11,624.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.98, 23,751.51 and 11,624.54 is: 16,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.98 : 23,751.51 = 11,624.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.98/23,751.51 = 11,624.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.98x = 23,751.51 × 11,624.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.98x = 276,100,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,100,378.06/17,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,046.77

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