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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.44, 23,631.84 and 11,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.44, 23,631.84 and 11,544 is: 15,929.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.44 : 23,631.84 = 11,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.44/23,631.84 = 11,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.44x = 23,631.84 × 11,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.44x = 272,805,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,805,960.96/17,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.87

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