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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.92, 25,724.85 and 11,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.92, 25,724.85 and 11,263.96 is: 16,895.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.92 : 25,724.85 = 11,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.92/25,724.85 = 11,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.92x = 25,724.85 × 11,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.92x = 289,763,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,763,681.41/17,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.92

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