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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.92, 25,726.34 and 11,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.92, 25,726.34 and 11,264.96 is: 16,897.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.92 : 25,726.34 = 11,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.92/25,726.34 = 11,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.92x = 25,726.34 × 11,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.92x = 289,806,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,806,191.05/17,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.41

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