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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.20, 23,760.51 and 11,257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.20, 23,760.51 and 11,257.31 is: 15,531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.20 : 23,760.51 = 11,257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.20/23,760.51 = 11,257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.20x = 23,760.51 × 11,257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.20x = 267,479,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,479,426.83/17,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,531.08

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