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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.92, 23,723.28 and 11,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.92, 23,723.28 and 11,146.40 is: 15,367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.92 : 23,723.28 = 11,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.92/23,723.28 = 11,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.92x = 23,723.28 × 11,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.92x = 264,429,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,429,168.19/17,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,367.61

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