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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.72, 25,682.10 and 11,569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.72, 25,682.10 and 11,569.26 is: 17,345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.72 : 25,682.10 = 11,569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.72/25,682.10 = 11,569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.72x = 25,682.10 × 11,569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.72x = 297,122,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,122,892.25/17,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,345.47

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