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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.96, 23,765.52 and 11,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.96, 23,765.52 and 11,264.40 is: 15,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.96 : 23,765.52 = 11,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.96/23,765.52 = 11,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.96x = 23,765.52 × 11,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.96x = 267,704,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,704,323.49/17,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,542.55

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