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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.56, 25,717.91 and 11,925.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.56, 25,717.91 and 11,925.53 is: 17,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.56 : 25,717.91 = 11,925.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.56/25,717.91 = 11,925.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.56x = 25,717.91 × 11,925.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.56x = 306,699,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,699,615.47/17,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.40

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