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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.67, 23,761.29 and 11,247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.67, 23,761.29 and 11,247.31 is: 15,524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.67 : 23,761.29 = 11,247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.67/23,761.29 = 11,247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.67x = 23,761.29 × 11,247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.67x = 267,250,594.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,250,594.63/17,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.58

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