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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.69, 23,794.32 and 11,600.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.69, 23,794.32 and 11,600.07 is: 16,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.69 : 23,794.32 = 11,600.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.69/23,794.32 = 11,600.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.69x = 23,794.32 × 11,600.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.69x = 276,015,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,015,777.60/17,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,014.20

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