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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.08, 23,748.05 and 11,237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.08, 23,748.05 and 11,237.67 is: 15,511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.08 : 23,748.05 = 11,237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.08/23,748.05 = 11,237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.08x = 23,748.05 × 11,237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.08x = 266,872,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,872,777.14/17,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,511.28

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