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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.26, 23,664.87 and 11,181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.26, 23,664.87 and 11,181.75 is: 15,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.26 : 23,664.87 = 11,181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.26/23,664.87 = 11,181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.26x = 23,664.87 × 11,181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.26x = 264,614,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,614,660.12/17,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.39

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