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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.28, 25,750.98 and 11,633.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.28, 25,750.98 and 11,633.04 is: 17,427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.28 : 25,750.98 = 11,633.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.28/25,750.98 = 11,633.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.28x = 25,750.98 × 11,633.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.28x = 299,562,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,562,180.38/17,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.27

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