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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.59, 23,748.34 and 11,252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.59, 23,748.34 and 11,252.01 is: 15,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.59 : 23,748.34 = 11,252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.59/23,748.34 = 11,252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.59x = 23,748.34 × 11,252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.59x = 267,216,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,216,559.16/17,211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,525.38

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