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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.34, 23,805.99 and 11,288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.34, 23,805.99 and 11,288.73 is: 15,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.34 : 23,805.99 = 11,288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.34/23,805.99 = 11,288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.34x = 23,805.99 × 11,288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.34x = 268,739,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,739,393.49/17,267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.45

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