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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.89, 23,866.18 and 11,553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.89, 23,866.18 and 11,553.22 is: 15,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.89 : 23,866.18 = 11,553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.89/23,866.18 = 11,553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.89x = 23,866.18 × 11,553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.89x = 275,731,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,731,228.10/17,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.80

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