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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.88, 23,802.88 and 11,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.88, 23,802.88 and 11,606.28 is: 16,022.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.88 : 23,802.88 = 11,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.88/23,802.88 = 11,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.88x = 23,802.88 × 11,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.88x = 276,262,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,262,890.09/17,241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.78

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