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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.34, 23,755.43 and 11,157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.34, 23,755.43 and 11,157.46 is: 15,406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.34 : 23,755.43 = 11,157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.34/23,755.43 = 11,157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.34x = 23,755.43 × 11,157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.34x = 265,050,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,050,269.76/17,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,406.01

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