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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.16, 25,806.24 and 11,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.16, 25,806.24 and 11,359.40 is: 17,039.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.16 : 25,806.24 = 11,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.16/25,806.24 = 11,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.16x = 25,806.24 × 11,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.16x = 293,143,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,143,402.66/17,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.10

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