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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.72, 23,763.30 and 11,247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.72, 23,763.30 and 11,247.86 is: 15,522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.72 : 23,763.30 = 11,247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.72/23,763.30 = 11,247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.72x = 23,763.30 × 11,247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.72x = 267,286,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,286,271.54/17,219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,522.10

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