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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.25, 25,725.37 and 11,305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.25, 25,725.37 and 11,305.49 is: 16,958.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.25 : 25,725.37 = 11,305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.25/25,725.37 = 11,305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.25x = 25,725.37 × 11,305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.25x = 290,837,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,837,927.41/17,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,958.24

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