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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.70, 23,759.16 and 11,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.70, 23,759.16 and 11,244.84 is: 15,517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.70 : 23,759.16 = 11,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.70/23,759.16 = 11,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.70x = 23,759.16 × 11,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.70x = 267,167,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,167,952.73/17,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,517.95

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