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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.45, 23,735.89 and 11,155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.45, 23,735.89 and 11,155.18 is: 15,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.45 : 23,735.89 = 11,155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.45/23,735.89 = 11,155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.45x = 23,735.89 × 11,155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.45x = 264,778,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,778,141.14/17,197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.36

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