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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,134.45, 25,701.68 and 11,289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,134.45, 25,701.68 and 11,289.69 is: 16,934.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,134.45 : 25,701.68 = 11,289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,134.45/25,701.68 = 11,289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,134.45x = 25,701.68 × 11,289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,134.45x = 290,164,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,164,081.95/17,134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,934.54

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