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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.98, 23,759.37 and 11,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.98, 23,759.37 and 11,844.96 is: 16,338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.98 : 23,759.37 = 11,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.98/23,759.37 = 11,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.98x = 23,759.37 × 11,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.98x = 281,428,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,428,787.28/17,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,338.41

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