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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.32, 22,717.50 and 11,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.32, 22,717.50 and 11,463.88 is: 17,163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.32 : 22,717.50 = 11,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.32/22,717.50 = 11,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.32x = 22,717.50 × 11,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.32x = 260,430,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,430,693.90/15,173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,163.73

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