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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.39, 25,754.43 and 11,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.39, 25,754.43 and 11,283.80 is: 16,925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.39 : 25,754.43 = 11,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.39/25,754.43 = 11,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.39x = 25,754.43 × 11,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.39x = 290,607,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,607,845.80/17,169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.92

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