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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.64, 23,655.12 and 11,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.64, 23,655.12 and 11,102.40 is: 15,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.64 : 23,655.12 = 11,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.64/23,655.12 = 11,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.64x = 23,655.12 × 11,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.64x = 262,628,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,628,604.29/17,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,313.05

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