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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.78, 25,763.43 and 11,343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.78, 25,763.43 and 11,343.62 is: 16,986.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.78 : 25,763.43 = 11,343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.78/25,763.43 = 11,343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.78x = 25,763.43 × 11,343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.78x = 292,250,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,250,559.82/17,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,986.59

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