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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.28, 25,762.96 and 11,641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.28, 25,762.96 and 11,641.04 is: 17,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.28 : 25,762.96 = 11,641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.28/25,762.96 = 11,641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.28x = 25,762.96 × 11,641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.28x = 299,907,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,907,647.88/17,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,439.25

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