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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.67, 23,802.96 and 11,435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.67, 23,802.96 and 11,435.99 is: 15,765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.67 : 23,802.96 = 11,435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.67/23,802.96 = 11,435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.67x = 23,802.96 × 11,435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.67x = 272,210,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,210,336.40/17,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,765.08

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