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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.62, 23,799.22 and 11,581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.62, 23,799.22 and 11,581.58 is: 15,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.62 : 23,799.22 = 11,581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.62/23,799.22 = 11,581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.62x = 23,799.22 × 11,581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.62x = 275,632,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,632,570.37/17,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.25

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