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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.25, 23,803.90 and 11,286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.25, 23,803.90 and 11,286.55 is: 15,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.25 : 23,803.90 = 11,286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.25/23,803.90 = 11,286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.25x = 23,803.90 × 11,286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.25x = 268,663,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,663,907.55/17,256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.08

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