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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.09, 23,805.24 and 11,203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.09, 23,805.24 and 11,203.72 is: 15,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.09 : 23,805.24 = 11,203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.09/23,805.24 = 11,203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.09x = 23,805.24 × 11,203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.09x = 266,707,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,707,243.49/17,260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,452.25

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