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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.53, 23,637.66 and 11,562.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.53, 23,637.66 and 11,562.69 is: 15,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.53 : 23,637.66 = 11,562.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.53/23,637.66 = 11,562.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.53x = 23,637.66 × 11,562.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.53x = 273,314,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,314,934.91/17,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,962.30

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