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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.24, 25,774.25 and 11,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.24, 25,774.25 and 11,855.80 is: 17,760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.24 : 25,774.25 = 11,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.24/25,774.25 = 11,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.24x = 25,774.25 × 11,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.24x = 305,574,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,574,353.15/17,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,760.54

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