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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.13, 23,793.51 and 11,599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.13, 23,793.51 and 11,599.51 is: 16,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.13 : 23,793.51 = 11,599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.13/23,793.51 = 11,599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.13x = 23,793.51 × 11,599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.13x = 275,993,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,993,057.18/17,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.40

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