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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.94, 23,758.13 and 11,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.94, 23,758.13 and 11,244.08 is: 15,516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.94 : 23,758.13 = 11,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.94/23,758.13 = 11,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.94x = 23,758.13 × 11,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.94x = 267,138,258.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,138,258.15/17,215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,516.91

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