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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.76, 23,788.86 and 11,596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.76, 23,788.86 and 11,596.14 is: 16,008.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.76 : 23,788.86 = 11,596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.76/23,788.86 = 11,596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.76x = 23,788.86 × 11,596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.76x = 275,858,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,858,774.08/17,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,008.75

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