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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.39, 23,706.57 and 11,208.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.39, 23,706.57 and 11,208.00 is: 15,469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.39 : 23,706.57 = 11,208.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.39/23,706.57 = 11,208.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.39x = 23,706.57 × 11,208.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.39x = 265,703,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,703,367.49/17,176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,469.11

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