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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.78, 25,764.93 and 11,344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.78, 25,764.93 and 11,344.62 is: 16,988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.78 : 25,764.93 = 11,344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.78/25,764.93 = 11,344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.78x = 25,764.93 × 11,344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.78x = 292,293,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,293,340.18/17,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,988.09

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