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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.73, 23,641.74 and 11,163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.73, 23,641.74 and 11,163.51 is: 15,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.73 : 23,641.74 = 11,163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.73/23,641.74 = 11,163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.73x = 23,641.74 × 11,163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.73x = 263,924,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,924,800.91/17,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.11

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