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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,144.88, 23,663.84 and 11,166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,144.88, 23,663.84 and 11,166.08 is: 15,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,144.88 : 23,663.84 = 11,166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,144.88/23,663.84 = 11,166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,144.88x = 23,663.84 × 11,166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,144.88x = 264,232,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,232,330.55/17,144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,411.73

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