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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,135.54, 23,653.58 and 11,168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,135.54, 23,653.58 and 11,168.67 is: 15,417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,135.54 : 23,653.58 = 11,168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,135.54/23,653.58 = 11,168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,135.54x = 23,653.58 × 11,168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,135.54x = 264,178,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,178,973.50/17,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,417.03

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