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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,257.59, 23,792.54 and 11,278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,257.59, 23,792.54 and 11,278.98 is: 15,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,257.59 : 23,792.54 = 11,278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,257.59/23,792.54 = 11,278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,257.59x = 23,792.54 × 11,278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,257.59x = 268,355,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,355,526.41/17,257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.00

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