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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.34, 23,747.04 and 11,236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.34, 23,747.04 and 11,236.86 is: 15,510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.34 : 23,747.04 = 11,236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.34/23,747.04 = 11,236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.34x = 23,747.04 × 11,236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.34x = 266,842,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,842,163.89/17,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.17

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