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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.10, 23,752.13 and 11,251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.10, 23,752.13 and 11,251.23 is: 15,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.10 : 23,752.13 = 11,251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.10/23,752.13 = 11,251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.10x = 23,752.13 × 11,251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.10x = 267,240,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,240,621.36/17,216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,522.72

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