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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.44, 23,854.08 and 11,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.44, 23,854.08 and 11,990.92 is: 16,538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.44 : 23,854.08 = 11,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.44/23,854.08 = 11,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.44x = 23,854.08 × 11,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.44x = 286,032,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,032,364.95/17,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,538.98

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