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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.57, 25,722.69 and 11,638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.57, 25,722.69 and 11,638.33 is: 17,456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.57 : 25,722.69 = 11,638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.57/25,722.69 = 11,638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.57x = 25,722.69 × 11,638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.57x = 299,369,154.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,369,154.71/17,149.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,456.37

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