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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.09, 23,803.86 and 11,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.09, 23,803.86 and 11,202.72 is: 15,450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.09 : 23,803.86 = 11,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.09/23,803.86 = 11,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.09x = 23,803.86 × 11,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.09x = 266,667,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,667,978.50/17,259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.87

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