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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.72, 23,867.52 and 11,250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.72, 23,867.52 and 11,250.51 is: 15,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.72 : 23,867.52 = 11,250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.72/23,867.52 = 11,250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.72x = 23,867.52 × 11,250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.72x = 268,521,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,521,772.44/17,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.02

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