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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.30, 25,624.35 and 11,873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.30, 25,624.35 and 11,873.30 is: 17,836.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.30 : 25,624.35 = 11,873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.30/25,624.35 = 11,873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.30x = 25,624.35 × 11,873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.30x = 304,245,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,245,594.86/17,057.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,836.68

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