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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.30, 23,692.92 and 11,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.30, 23,692.92 and 11,204.60 is: 15,457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.30 : 23,692.92 = 11,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.30/23,692.92 = 11,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.30x = 23,692.92 × 11,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.30x = 265,469,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,469,691.43/17,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,457.38

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