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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.98, 23,755.58 and 11,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.98, 23,755.58 and 11,252.18 is: 15,513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.98 : 23,755.58 = 11,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.98/23,755.58 = 11,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.98x = 23,755.58 × 11,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.98x = 267,302,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,302,107.49/17,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.78

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