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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.25, 23,802.53 and 11,285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.25, 23,802.53 and 11,285.55 is: 15,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.25 : 23,802.53 = 11,285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.25/23,802.53 = 11,285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.25x = 23,802.53 × 11,285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.25x = 268,624,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,624,586.01/17,255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.70

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