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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.48, 23,677.62 and 11,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.48, 23,677.62 and 11,853.96 is: 16,370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.48 : 23,677.62 = 11,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.48/23,677.62 = 11,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.48x = 23,677.62 × 11,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.48x = 280,673,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,673,560.38/17,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,370.12

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