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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.93, 25,774.52 and 11,577.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.93, 25,774.52 and 11,577.59 is: 17,385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.93 : 25,774.52 = 11,577.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.93/25,774.52 = 11,577.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.93x = 25,774.52 × 11,577.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.93x = 298,406,825.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,406,825.01/17,163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,385.69

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