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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.92, 23,800.28 and 11,273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.92, 23,800.28 and 11,273.21 is: 15,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.92 : 23,800.28 = 11,273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.92/23,800.28 = 11,273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.92x = 23,800.28 × 11,273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.92x = 268,305,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,305,379.13/17,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.20

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