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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.67, 23,759.91 and 11,246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.67, 23,759.91 and 11,246.31 is: 15,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.67 : 23,759.91 = 11,246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.67/23,759.91 = 11,246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.67x = 23,759.91 × 11,246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.67x = 267,211,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,211,313.43/17,213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,523.20

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