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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.84, 23,748.69 and 11,243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.84, 23,748.69 and 11,243.62 is: 15,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.84 : 23,748.69 = 11,243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.84/23,748.69 = 11,243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.84x = 23,748.69 × 11,243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.84x = 267,021,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,021,245.86/17,206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,518.32

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