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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.80, 23,875.92 and 11,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.80, 23,875.92 and 11,555.52 is: 15,950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.80 : 23,875.92 = 11,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.80/23,875.92 = 11,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.80x = 23,875.92 × 11,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.80x = 275,898,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,898,671.08/17,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,950.85

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