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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.05, 23,745.22 and 11,248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.05, 23,745.22 and 11,248.21 is: 15,516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.05 : 23,745.22 = 11,248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.05/23,745.22 = 11,248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.05x = 23,745.22 × 11,248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.05x = 267,091,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,091,221.06/17,213.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,516.79

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