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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.52, 23,671.14 and 11,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.52, 23,671.14 and 11,187.52 is: 15,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.52 : 23,671.14 = 11,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.52/23,671.14 = 11,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.52x = 23,671.14 × 11,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.52x = 264,821,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,821,352.17/17,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,445.51

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