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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,257.05, 23,818.59 and 11,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,257.05, 23,818.59 and 11,278.44 is: 15,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,257.05 : 23,818.59 = 11,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,257.05/23,818.59 = 11,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,257.05x = 23,818.59 × 11,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,257.05x = 268,636,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,636,538.20/17,257.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.77

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