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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.45, 25,720.74 and 11,234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.45, 25,720.74 and 11,234.09 is: 16,839.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.45 : 25,720.74 = 11,234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.45/25,720.74 = 11,234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.45x = 25,720.74 × 11,234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.45x = 288,949,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,949,172.33/17,159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,839.07

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