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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.53, 23,726.55 and 11,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.53, 23,726.55 and 11,535.40 is: 15,902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.53 : 23,726.55 = 11,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.53/23,726.55 = 11,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.53x = 23,726.55 × 11,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.53x = 273,695,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,695,244.87/17,210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.78

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