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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.66, 25,725.33 and 11,296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.66, 25,725.33 and 11,296.50 is: 16,937.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.66 : 25,725.33 = 11,296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.66/25,725.33 = 11,296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.66x = 25,725.33 × 11,296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.66x = 290,606,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,606,190.35/17,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,937.40

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