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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.49, 23,743.07 and 11,246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.49, 23,743.07 and 11,246.65 is: 15,514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.49 : 23,743.07 = 11,246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.49/23,743.07 = 11,246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.49x = 23,743.07 × 11,246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.49x = 267,029,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,029,924.80/17,211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,514.63

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