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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.48, 23,632.97 and 11,143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.48, 23,632.97 and 11,143.78 is: 15,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.48 : 23,632.97 = 11,143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.48/23,632.97 = 11,143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.48x = 23,632.97 × 11,143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.48x = 263,360,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,360,503.63/17,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,380.98

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