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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.63, 23,795.62 and 11,601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.63, 23,795.62 and 11,601.01 is: 16,015.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.63 : 23,795.62 = 11,601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.63/23,795.62 = 11,601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.63x = 23,795.62 × 11,601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.63x = 276,053,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,053,137.08/17,236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.50

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