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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.72, 23,798.94 and 11,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.72, 23,798.94 and 11,930.60 is: 16,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.72 : 23,798.94 = 11,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.72/23,798.94 = 11,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.72x = 23,798.94 × 11,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.72x = 283,935,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,935,633.56/17,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,471.76

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