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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,148.92, 25,723.35 and 11,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,148.92, 25,723.35 and 11,262.96 is: 16,894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,148.92 : 25,723.35 = 11,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,148.92/25,723.35 = 11,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,148.92x = 25,723.35 × 11,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,148.92x = 289,721,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,721,062.12/17,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.43

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