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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.34, 23,815.62 and 11,882.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.34, 23,815.62 and 11,882.31 is: 16,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.34 : 23,815.62 = 11,882.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.34/23,815.62 = 11,882.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.34x = 23,815.62 × 11,882.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.34x = 282,984,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,984,579.68/17,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,402.68

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