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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.62, 25,554.49 and 11,763.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.62, 25,554.49 and 11,763.83 is: 17,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.62 : 25,554.49 = 11,763.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.62/25,554.49 = 11,763.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.62x = 25,554.49 × 11,763.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.62x = 300,618,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,618,710.57/17,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,638.20

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