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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.62, 25,790.99 and 11,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.62, 25,790.99 and 11,659.52 is: 17,477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.62 : 25,790.99 = 11,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.62/25,790.99 = 11,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.62x = 25,790.99 × 11,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.62x = 300,710,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,710,563.72/17,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.47

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