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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.19, 23,729.49 and 11,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.19, 23,729.49 and 11,223.33 is: 15,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.19 : 23,729.49 = 11,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.19/23,729.49 = 11,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.19x = 23,729.49 × 11,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.19x = 266,323,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,323,897.00/17,195.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.28

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