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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.52, 23,665.62 and 11,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.52, 23,665.62 and 11,183.52 is: 15,439.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.52 : 23,665.62 = 11,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.52/23,665.62 = 11,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.52x = 23,665.62 × 11,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.52x = 264,664,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,664,934.58/17,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.99

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