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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.54, 23,727.92 and 11,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.54, 23,727.92 and 11,536.40 is: 15,904.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.54 : 23,727.92 = 11,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.54/23,727.92 = 11,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.54x = 23,727.92 × 11,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.54x = 273,734,776.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,734,776.29/17,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,904.14

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