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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,203.94, 25,805.89 and 11,359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,203.94, 25,805.89 and 11,359.16 is: 17,038.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,203.94 : 25,805.89 = 11,359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,203.94/25,805.89 = 11,359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,203.94x = 25,805.89 × 11,359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,203.94x = 293,133,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,133,176.66/17,203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.72

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