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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,201.74, 23,716.42 and 11,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,201.74, 23,716.42 and 11,141.27 is: 15,360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,201.74 : 23,716.42 = 11,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,201.74/23,716.42 = 11,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,201.74x = 23,716.42 × 11,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,201.74x = 264,230,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,230,982.95/17,201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,360.72

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