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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.46, 23,767.56 and 11,265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.46, 23,767.56 and 11,265.89 is: 15,544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.46 : 23,767.56 = 11,265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.46/23,767.56 = 11,265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.46x = 23,767.56 × 11,265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.46x = 267,762,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,762,597.69/17,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.58

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