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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.14, 23,778.26 and 11,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.14, 23,778.26 and 11,270.25 is: 15,548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.14 : 23,778.26 = 11,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.14/23,778.26 = 11,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.14x = 23,778.26 × 11,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.14x = 267,986,878.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,986,878.41/17,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.87

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