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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.92, 23,845.16 and 11,607.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.92, 23,845.16 and 11,607.76 is: 16,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.92 : 23,845.16 = 11,607.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.92/23,845.16 = 11,607.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.92x = 23,845.16 × 11,607.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.92x = 276,788,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,788,894.44/17,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.59

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