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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.44, 23,622.72 and 11,810.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.44, 23,622.72 and 11,810.88 is: 16,291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.44 : 23,622.72 = 11,810.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.44/23,622.72 = 11,810.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.44x = 23,622.72 × 11,810.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.44x = 279,005,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,005,111.19/17,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,291.85

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