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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.36, 23,671.44 and 11,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.36, 23,671.44 and 11,573.28 is: 15,961.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.36 : 23,671.44 = 11,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.36/23,671.44 = 11,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.36x = 23,671.44 × 11,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.36x = 273,956,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,956,203.12/17,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,961.69

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