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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,144.88, 23,652.99 and 11,174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,144.88, 23,652.99 and 11,174.46 is: 15,416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,144.88 : 23,652.99 = 11,174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,144.88/23,652.99 = 11,174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,144.88x = 23,652.99 × 11,174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,144.88x = 264,309,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,309,390.64/17,144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.23

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