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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.34, 25,714.26 and 11,304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.34, 25,714.26 and 11,304.18 is: 16,934.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.34 : 25,714.26 = 11,304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.34/25,714.26 = 11,304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.34x = 25,714.26 × 11,304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.34x = 290,678,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,678,623.61/17,165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,934.04

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