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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.96, 23,768.28 and 11,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.96, 23,768.28 and 11,266.40 is: 15,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.96 : 23,768.28 = 11,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.96/23,768.28 = 11,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.96x = 23,768.28 × 11,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.96x = 267,782,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,782,949.79/17,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545.31

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