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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.68, 25,725.96 and 11,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.68, 25,725.96 and 11,264.71 is: 16,897.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.68 : 25,725.96 = 11,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.68/25,725.96 = 11,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.68x = 25,725.96 × 11,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.68x = 289,795,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,795,478.87/17,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.03

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