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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.32, 25,806.45 and 11,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.32, 25,806.45 and 11,359.54 is: 17,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.32 : 25,806.45 = 11,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.32/25,806.45 = 11,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.32x = 25,806.45 × 11,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.32x = 293,149,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,149,401.03/17,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.29

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