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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.52, 23,801.04 and 11,196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.52, 23,801.04 and 11,196.16 is: 15,461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.52 : 23,801.04 = 11,196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.52/23,801.04 = 11,196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.52x = 23,801.04 × 11,196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.52x = 266,480,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,480,252.01/17,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.11

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