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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.44, 23,704.68 and 11,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.44, 23,704.68 and 11,211.96 is: 15,467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.44 : 23,704.68 = 11,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.44/23,704.68 = 11,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.44x = 23,704.68 × 11,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.44x = 265,775,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,775,923.97/17,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.88

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