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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.07, 25,659.99 and 11,252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.07, 25,659.99 and 11,252.91 is: 16,872.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.07 : 25,659.99 = 11,252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.07/25,659.99 = 11,252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.07x = 25,659.99 × 11,252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.07x = 288,749,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,749,558.07/17,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.06

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