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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.92, 25,732.34 and 11,268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.92, 25,732.34 and 11,268.96 is: 16,903.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.92 : 25,732.34 = 11,268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.92/25,732.34 = 11,268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.92x = 25,732.34 × 11,268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.92x = 289,976,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,976,710.17/17,154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,903.41

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