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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.28, 25,755.48 and 11,636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.28, 25,755.48 and 11,636.04 is: 17,431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.28 : 25,755.48 = 11,636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.28/25,755.48 = 11,636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.28x = 25,755.48 × 11,636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.28x = 299,691,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,691,795.50/17,192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,431.77

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