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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.95, 23,782.91 and 11,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.95, 23,782.91 and 11,849.88 is: 16,354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.95 : 23,782.91 = 11,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.95/23,782.91 = 11,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.95x = 23,782.91 × 11,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.95x = 281,824,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,824,629.55/17,231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,354.77

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