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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.42, 25,727.09 and 11,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.42, 25,727.09 and 11,265.46 is: 16,898.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.42 : 25,727.09 = 11,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.42/25,727.09 = 11,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.42x = 25,727.09 × 11,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.42x = 289,827,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,827,503.31/17,151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.16

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