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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.04, 23,674.20 and 11,188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.04, 23,674.20 and 11,188.50 is: 15,436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.04 : 23,674.20 = 11,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.04/23,674.20 = 11,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.04x = 23,674.20 × 11,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.04x = 264,878,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,878,786.70/17,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,436.69

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