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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.23, 24,228.59 and 11,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.23, 24,228.59 and 11,268.54 is: 15,560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.23 : 24,228.59 = 11,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.23/24,228.59 = 11,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.23x = 24,228.59 × 11,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.23x = 273,020,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,020,779.22/17,545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.97

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