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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.16, 23,640.29 and 11,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.16, 23,640.29 and 11,084.64 is: 15,300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.16 : 23,640.29 = 11,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.16/23,640.29 = 11,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.16x = 23,640.29 × 11,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.16x = 262,044,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,044,104.15/17,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,300.81

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