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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.96, 25,754.82 and 11,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.96, 25,754.82 and 11,283.96 is: 16,925.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.96 : 25,754.82 = 11,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.96/25,754.82 = 11,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.96x = 25,754.82 × 11,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.96x = 290,616,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,616,358.69/17,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.86

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