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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.85, 23,704.29 and 11,205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.85, 23,704.29 and 11,205.09 is: 15,463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.85 : 23,704.29 = 11,205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.85/23,704.29 = 11,205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.85x = 23,704.29 × 11,205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.85x = 265,608,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,608,702.84/17,176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,463.18

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