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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.59, 23,746.96 and 11,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.59, 23,746.96 and 11,251.01 is: 15,524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.59 : 23,746.96 = 11,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.59/23,746.96 = 11,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.59x = 23,746.96 × 11,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.59x = 267,177,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,177,284.43/17,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.00

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