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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.61, 23,746.11 and 11,552.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.61, 23,746.11 and 11,552.57 is: 15,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.61 : 23,746.11 = 11,552.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.61/23,746.11 = 11,552.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.61x = 23,746.11 × 11,552.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.61x = 274,328,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,328,723.55/17,209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.43

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