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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.20, 23,810.20 and 11,611.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.20, 23,810.20 and 11,611.58 is: 16,030.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.20 : 23,810.20 = 11,611.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.20/23,810.20 = 11,611.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.20x = 23,810.20 × 11,611.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.20x = 276,474,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,474,042.12/17,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,030.08

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