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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.57, 25,806.83 and 11,359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.57, 25,806.83 and 11,359.79 is: 17,039.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.57 : 25,806.83 = 11,359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.57/25,806.83 = 11,359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.57x = 25,806.83 × 11,359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.57x = 293,159,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,159,983.53/17,204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.66

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