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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.54, 23,897.91 and 11,948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.54, 23,897.91 and 11,948.22 is: 16,480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.54 : 23,897.91 = 11,948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.54/23,897.91 = 11,948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.54x = 23,897.91 × 11,948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.54x = 285,537,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,537,486.22/17,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,480.73

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