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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.53, 23,729.27 and 11,236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.53, 23,729.27 and 11,236.02 is: 15,495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.53 : 23,729.27 = 11,236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.53/23,729.27 = 11,236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.53x = 23,729.27 × 11,236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.53x = 266,622,496.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,622,496.13/17,206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.43

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