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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.94, 23,763.09 and 11,168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.94, 23,763.09 and 11,168.58 is: 15,423.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.94 : 23,763.09 = 11,168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.94/23,763.09 = 11,168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.94x = 23,763.09 × 11,168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.94x = 265,399,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,399,971.71/17,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.11

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