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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.14, 25,533.86 and 11,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.14, 25,533.86 and 11,729.12 is: 17,609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.14 : 25,533.86 = 11,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.14/25,533.86 = 11,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.14x = 25,533.86 × 11,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.14x = 299,489,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,489,521.69/17,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,609.63

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