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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.19, 23,705.72 and 11,212.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.19, 23,705.72 and 11,212.71 is: 15,468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.19 : 23,705.72 = 11,212.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.19/23,705.72 = 11,212.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.19x = 23,705.72 × 11,212.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.19x = 265,805,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,805,307.64/17,183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.92

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