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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.40, 23,645.57 and 11,471.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.40, 23,645.57 and 11,471.73 is: 15,837.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.40 : 23,645.57 = 11,471.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.40/23,645.57 = 11,471.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.40x = 23,645.57 × 11,471.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.40x = 271,255,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,255,513.24/17,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,837.52

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