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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.16, 25,753.79 and 11,634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.16, 25,753.79 and 11,634.92 is: 17,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.16 : 25,753.79 = 11,634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.16/25,753.79 = 11,634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.16x = 25,753.79 × 11,634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.16x = 299,643,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,643,186.67/17,191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,430.08

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