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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,200.28, 25,767.46 and 11,644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,200.28, 25,767.46 and 11,644.04 is: 17,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,200.28 : 25,767.46 = 11,644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,200.28/25,767.46 = 11,644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,200.28x = 25,767.46 × 11,644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,200.28x = 300,037,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,037,334.94/17,200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,443.75

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