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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.21, 23,751.99 and 11,254.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.21, 23,751.99 and 11,254.65 is: 15,529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.21 : 23,751.99 = 11,254.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.21/23,751.99 = 11,254.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.21x = 23,751.99 × 11,254.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.21x = 267,320,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,320,334.25/17,214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.05

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