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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.41, 23,862.20 and 11,234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.41, 23,862.20 and 11,234.66 is: 15,512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.41 : 23,862.20 = 11,234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.41/23,862.20 = 11,234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.41x = 23,862.20 × 11,234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.41x = 268,083,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,083,528.37/17,281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,512.83

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