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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.76, 25,808.62 and 11,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.76, 25,808.62 and 11,361 is: 17,041.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.76 : 25,808.62 = 11,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.76/25,808.62 = 11,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.76x = 25,808.62 × 11,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.76x = 293,211,731.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,211,731.82/17,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.49

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