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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.29, 24,322.05 and 11,255.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.29, 24,322.05 and 11,255.73 is: 15,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.29 : 24,322.05 = 11,255.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.29/24,322.05 = 11,255.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.29x = 24,322.05 × 11,255.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.29x = 273,762,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,762,427.85/17,623.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,534.13

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