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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.52, 25,709.82 and 11,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.52, 25,709.82 and 11,589.04 is: 17,365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.52 : 25,709.82 = 11,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.52/25,709.82 = 11,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.52x = 25,709.82 × 11,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.52x = 297,952,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,952,132.37/17,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,365.69

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