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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.38, 23,788.35 and 11,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.38, 23,788.35 and 11,595.76 is: 16,008.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.38 : 23,788.35 = 11,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.38/23,788.35 = 11,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.38x = 23,788.35 × 11,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.38x = 275,843,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,843,997.40/17,231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,008.24

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