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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.40, 23,989.55 and 11,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.40, 23,989.55 and 11,722.32 is: 16,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.40 : 23,989.55 = 11,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.40/23,989.55 = 11,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.40x = 23,989.55 × 11,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.40x = 281,213,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,213,123.14/17,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.53

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