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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.45, 23,773.41 and 11,256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.45, 23,773.41 and 11,256.05 is: 15,536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.45 : 23,773.41 = 11,256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.45/23,773.41 = 11,256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.45x = 23,773.41 × 11,256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.45x = 267,594,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,594,572.76/17,223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.64

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