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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.92, 23,782.14 and 11,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.92, 23,782.14 and 11,190.24 is: 15,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.92 : 23,782.14 = 11,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.92/23,782.14 = 11,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.92x = 23,782.14 × 11,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.92x = 266,127,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,127,854.31/17,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.10

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