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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.92, 25,730.84 and 11,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.92, 25,730.84 and 11,267.96 is: 16,901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.92 : 25,730.84 = 11,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.92/25,730.84 = 11,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.92x = 25,730.84 × 11,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.92x = 289,934,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,934,075.89/17,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.91

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