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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.32, 23,740.26 and 11,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.32, 23,740.26 and 11,623.40 is: 16,034.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.32 : 23,740.26 = 11,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.32/23,740.26 = 11,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.32x = 23,740.26 × 11,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.32x = 275,942,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,942,538.08/17,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.48

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