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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.37, 25,847.87 and 11,883.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.37, 25,847.87 and 11,883.66 is: 17,827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.37 : 25,847.87 = 11,883.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.37/25,847.87 = 11,883.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.37x = 25,847.87 × 11,883.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.37x = 307,167,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,167,239.39/17,230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,827.09

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