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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.88, 23,795.97 and 11,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.88, 23,795.97 and 11,601.25 is: 16,015.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.88 : 23,795.97 = 11,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.88/23,795.97 = 11,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.88x = 23,795.97 × 11,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.88x = 276,062,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,062,996.96/17,236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.83

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