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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.19, 23,793.64 and 11,599.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.19, 23,793.64 and 11,599.57 is: 16,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.19 : 23,793.64 = 11,599.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.19/23,793.64 = 11,599.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.19x = 23,793.64 × 11,599.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.19x = 275,995,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,995,992.73/17,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.52

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