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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.69, 23,727.38 and 11,221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.69, 23,727.38 and 11,221.83 is: 15,486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.69 : 23,727.38 = 11,221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.69/23,727.38 = 11,221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.69x = 23,727.38 × 11,221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.69x = 266,264,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,264,568.60/17,193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,486.18

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