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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.44, 23,713.20 and 11,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.44, 23,713.20 and 11,853.12 is: 16,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.44 : 23,713.20 = 11,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.44/23,713.20 = 11,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.44x = 23,713.20 × 11,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.44x = 281,075,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,075,405.18/17,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,372.59

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