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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.32, 25,609.74 and 11,234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.32, 25,609.74 and 11,234.12 is: 16,829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.32 : 25,609.74 = 11,234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.32/25,609.74 = 11,234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.32x = 25,609.74 × 11,234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.32x = 287,702,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,702,892.33/17,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.34

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