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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.52, 23,755.34 and 11,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.52, 23,755.34 and 11,248.16 is: 15,529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.52 : 23,755.34 = 11,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.52/23,755.34 = 11,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.52x = 23,755.34 × 11,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.52x = 267,203,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,203,774.52/17,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.22

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