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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.59, 23,750.15 and 11,239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.59, 23,750.15 and 11,239.11 is: 15,513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.59 : 23,750.15 = 11,239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.59/23,750.15 = 11,239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.59x = 23,750.15 × 11,239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.59x = 266,930,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,930,492.17/17,206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.27

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