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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.73, 23,713.61 and 11,211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.73, 23,713.61 and 11,211.87 is: 15,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.73 : 23,713.61 = 11,211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.73/23,713.61 = 11,211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.73x = 23,713.61 × 11,211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.73x = 265,873,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,873,912.55/17,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.42

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