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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.54, 23,649.44 and 11,165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.54, 23,649.44 and 11,165.67 is: 15,412.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.54 : 23,649.44 = 11,165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.54/23,649.44 = 11,165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.54x = 23,649.44 × 11,165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.54x = 264,061,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,061,786.90/17,132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.88

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