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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.36, 23,737.14 and 11,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.36, 23,737.14 and 11,249.04 is: 15,506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.36 : 23,737.14 = 11,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.36/23,737.14 = 11,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.36x = 23,737.14 × 11,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.36x = 267,020,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,020,037.35/17,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.07

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