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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.21, 25,704.42 and 11,212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.21, 25,704.42 and 11,212.93 is: 16,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.21 : 25,704.42 = 11,212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.21/25,704.42 = 11,212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.21x = 25,704.42 × 11,212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.21x = 288,221,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,221,862.15/17,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.60

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