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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.36, 25,566.96 and 11,793.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.36, 25,566.96 and 11,793.29 is: 17,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.36 : 25,566.96 = 11,793.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.36/25,566.96 = 11,793.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.36x = 25,566.96 × 11,793.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.36x = 301,518,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,518,445.86/17,072.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,661.21

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