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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.17, 23,624.10 and 11,460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.17, 23,624.10 and 11,460.15 is: 15,809.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.17 : 23,624.10 = 11,460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.17/23,624.10 = 11,460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.17x = 23,624.10 × 11,460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.17x = 270,735,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,735,729.62/17,125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,809.23

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