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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,116.81, 23,612.77 and 11,452.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,116.81, 23,612.77 and 11,452.82 is: 15,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116.81 : 23,612.77 = 11,452.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116.81/23,612.77 = 11,452.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116.81x = 23,612.77 × 11,452.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116.81x = 270,432,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,432,702.75/17,116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,799.25

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