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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.09, 23,748.08 and 11,237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.09, 23,748.08 and 11,237.61 is: 15,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.09 : 23,748.08 = 11,237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.09/23,748.08 = 11,237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.09x = 23,748.08 × 11,237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.09x = 266,871,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,871,605.10/17,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,511.20

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