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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.51, 23,645.57 and 11,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.51, 23,645.57 and 11,169 is: 15,408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.51 : 23,645.57 = 11,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.51/23,645.57 = 11,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.51x = 23,645.57 × 11,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.51x = 264,097,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,097,315.49/17,139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,408.69

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