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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.77, 23,671.74 and 11,171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.77, 23,671.74 and 11,171.77 is: 15,419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.77 : 23,671.74 = 11,171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.77/23,671.74 = 11,171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.77x = 23,671.74 × 11,171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.77x = 264,455,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,455,234.78/17,150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,419.44

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