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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.88, 23,784.89 and 11,593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.88, 23,784.89 and 11,593.26 is: 16,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.88 : 23,784.89 = 11,593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.88/23,784.89 = 11,593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.88x = 23,784.89 × 11,593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.88x = 275,744,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,744,355.88/17,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,004.78

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