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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.76, 25,748.32 and 11,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.76, 25,748.32 and 11,333.60 is: 16,971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.76 : 25,748.32 = 11,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.76/25,748.32 = 11,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.76x = 25,748.32 × 11,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.76x = 291,821,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,821,159.55/17,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,971.52

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