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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.72, 23,796.18 and 11,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.72, 23,796.18 and 11,928.60 is: 16,469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.72 : 23,796.18 = 11,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.72/23,796.18 = 11,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.72x = 23,796.18 × 11,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.72x = 283,855,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,855,112.75/17,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,469.00

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