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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.96, 25,742.85 and 11,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.96, 25,742.85 and 11,275.96 is: 16,913.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.96 : 25,742.85 = 11,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.96/25,742.85 = 11,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.96x = 25,742.85 × 11,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.96x = 290,275,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,275,346.89/17,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,913.88

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