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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.16, 23,638.91 and 11,083.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.16, 23,638.91 and 11,083.64 is: 15,299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.16 : 23,638.91 = 11,083.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.16/23,638.91 = 11,083.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.16x = 23,638.91 × 11,083.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.16x = 262,004,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,004,994.82/17,125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,299.42

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