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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.60, 25,702.33 and 11,897.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.60, 25,702.33 and 11,897.83 is: 17,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.60 : 25,702.33 = 11,897.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.60/25,702.33 = 11,897.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.60x = 25,702.33 × 11,897.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.60x = 305,801,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,801,950.56/17,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,828.31

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