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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.12, 25,725.18 and 11,305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.12, 25,725.18 and 11,305.37 is: 16,958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.12 : 25,725.18 = 11,305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.12/25,725.18 = 11,305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.12x = 25,725.18 × 11,305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.12x = 290,832,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,832,591.99/17,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,958.05

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