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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.64, 23,776.18 and 11,268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.64, 23,776.18 and 11,268.75 is: 15,546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.64 : 23,776.18 = 11,268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.64/23,776.18 = 11,268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.64x = 23,776.18 × 11,268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.64x = 267,927,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,927,752.14/17,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.79

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