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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.42, 25,725.60 and 11,264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.42, 25,725.60 and 11,264.46 is: 16,896.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.42 : 25,725.60 = 11,264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.42/25,725.60 = 11,264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.42x = 25,725.60 × 11,264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.42x = 289,784,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,784,992.18/17,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,896.68

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