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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,258.05, 23,819.97 and 11,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,258.05, 23,819.97 and 11,279.44 is: 15,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,258.05 : 23,819.97 = 11,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,258.05/23,819.97 = 11,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,258.05x = 23,819.97 × 11,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,258.05x = 268,675,922.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,675,922.42/17,258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,568.15

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