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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,144.76, 23,654.52 and 11,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,144.76, 23,654.52 and 11,174.26 is: 15,417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,144.76 : 23,654.52 = 11,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,144.76/23,654.52 = 11,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,144.76x = 23,654.52 × 11,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,144.76x = 264,321,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,321,756.66/17,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,417.06

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