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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.92, 25,729.34 and 11,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.92, 25,729.34 and 11,266.96 is: 16,900.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.92 : 25,729.34 = 11,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.92/25,729.34 = 11,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.92x = 25,729.34 × 11,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.92x = 289,891,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,891,444.61/17,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.41

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