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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.16, 23,641.67 and 11,085.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.16, 23,641.67 and 11,085.64 is: 15,302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.16 : 23,641.67 = 11,085.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.16/23,641.67 = 11,085.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.16x = 23,641.67 × 11,085.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.16x = 262,083,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,083,042.62/17,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,302.19

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