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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.35, 23,775.96 and 11,268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.35, 23,775.96 and 11,268.51 is: 15,546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.35 : 23,775.96 = 11,268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.35/23,775.96 = 11,268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.35x = 23,775.96 × 11,268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.35x = 267,919,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,919,643.02/17,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.58

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