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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.36, 23,734.65 and 11,227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.36, 23,734.65 and 11,227.97 is: 15,497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.36 : 23,734.65 = 11,227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.36/23,734.65 = 11,227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.36x = 23,734.65 × 11,227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.36x = 266,491,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,491,811.36/17,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,497.89

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