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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.88, 23,794.55 and 11,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.88, 23,794.55 and 11,600.26 is: 16,014.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.88 : 23,794.55 = 11,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.88/23,794.55 = 11,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.88x = 23,794.55 × 11,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.88x = 276,022,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,022,966.58/17,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,014.44

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