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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.08, 23,721.72 and 11,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.08, 23,721.72 and 11,905.76 is: 16,400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.08 : 23,721.72 = 11,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.08/23,721.72 = 11,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.08x = 23,721.72 × 11,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.08x = 282,425,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,425,105.11/17,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,400.92

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