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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.53, 23,748.58 and 11,248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.53, 23,748.58 and 11,248.66 is: 15,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.53 : 23,748.58 = 11,248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.53/23,748.58 = 11,248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.53x = 23,748.58 × 11,248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.53x = 267,139,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,139,548.79/17,213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.16

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