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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.70, 25,673.10 and 11,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.70, 25,673.10 and 11,234.80 is: 16,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.70 : 25,673.10 = 11,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.70/25,673.10 = 11,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.70x = 25,673.10 × 11,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.70x = 288,432,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,432,143.88/17,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.31

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