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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.18, 23,792.31 and 11,583.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.18, 23,792.31 and 11,583.18 is: 15,978.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.18 : 23,792.31 = 11,583.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.18/23,792.31 = 11,583.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.18x = 23,792.31 × 11,583.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.18x = 275,590,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,590,609.35/17,247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,978.88

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