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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.47, 25,735.95 and 11,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.47, 25,735.95 and 11,325.31 is: 16,959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.47 : 25,735.95 = 11,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.47/25,735.95 = 11,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.47x = 25,735.95 × 11,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.47x = 291,467,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,467,547.55/17,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,959.13

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