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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.90, 23,994.75 and 11,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.90, 23,994.75 and 11,731.30 is: 16,184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.90 : 23,994.75 = 11,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.90/23,994.75 = 11,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.90x = 23,994.75 × 11,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.90x = 281,489,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,489,610.68/17,392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,184.17

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