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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.56, 23,779.70 and 11,558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.56, 23,779.70 and 11,558.28 is: 15,956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.56 : 23,779.70 = 11,558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.56/23,779.70 = 11,558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.56x = 23,779.70 × 11,558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.56x = 274,852,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,852,430.92/17,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,956.08

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