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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.96, 23,650.83 and 11,765.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.96, 23,650.83 and 11,765.94 is: 16,229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.96 : 23,650.83 = 11,765.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.96/23,650.83 = 11,765.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.96x = 23,650.83 × 11,765.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.96x = 278,274,246.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,274,246.73/17,145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,229.73

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