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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.55, 23,818.46 and 11,297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.55, 23,818.46 and 11,297.75 is: 15,576.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.55 : 23,818.46 = 11,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.55/23,818.46 = 11,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.55x = 23,818.46 × 11,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.55x = 269,094,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,094,830.88/17,275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,576.63

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