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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.60, 25,709.40 and 11,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.60, 25,709.40 and 11,234.70 is: 16,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.60 : 25,709.40 = 11,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.60/25,709.40 = 11,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.60x = 25,709.40 × 11,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.60x = 288,837,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,837,396.18/17,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.05

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