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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.44, 23,714.58 and 11,854.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.44, 23,714.58 and 11,854.12 is: 16,373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.44 : 23,714.58 = 11,854.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.44/23,714.58 = 11,854.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.44x = 23,714.58 × 11,854.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.44x = 281,115,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,115,477.07/17,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,373.97

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