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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.70, 23,773.80 and 11,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.70, 23,773.80 and 11,562.30 is: 15,954.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.70 : 23,773.80 = 11,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.70/23,773.80 = 11,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.70x = 23,773.80 × 11,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.70x = 274,879,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,879,807.74/17,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,954.76

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