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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.52, 23,818.37 and 11,215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.52, 23,818.37 and 11,215.35 is: 15,471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.52 : 23,818.37 = 11,215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.52/23,818.37 = 11,215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.52x = 23,818.37 × 11,215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.52x = 267,131,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,131,355.98/17,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.96

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