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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.28, 25,753.98 and 11,635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.28, 25,753.98 and 11,635.04 is: 17,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.28 : 25,753.98 = 11,635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.28/25,753.98 = 11,635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.28x = 25,753.98 × 11,635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.28x = 299,648,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,648,587.46/17,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,430.27

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