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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.94, 25,722.36 and 11,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.94, 25,722.36 and 11,613.84 is: 17,408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.94 : 25,722.36 = 11,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.94/25,722.36 = 11,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.94x = 25,722.36 × 11,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.94x = 298,735,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,735,373.46/17,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,408.88

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