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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.64, 23,820.21 and 11,595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.64, 23,820.21 and 11,595.83 is: 16,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.64 : 23,820.21 = 11,595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.64/23,820.21 = 11,595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.64x = 23,820.21 × 11,595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.64x = 276,214,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,214,986.62/17,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,010.01

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