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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.60, 23,794.20 and 11,599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.60, 23,794.20 and 11,599.98 is: 16,014.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.60 : 23,794.20 = 11,599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.60/23,794.20 = 11,599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.60x = 23,794.20 × 11,599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.60x = 276,012,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,012,154.89/17,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,014.07

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