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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.76, 23,661.42 and 11,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.76, 23,661.42 and 11,179.26 is: 15,423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.76 : 23,661.42 = 11,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.76/23,661.42 = 11,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.76x = 23,661.42 × 11,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.76x = 264,517,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,517,166.15/17,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.96

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