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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.91, 25,804.89 and 11,695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.91, 25,804.89 and 11,695.67 is: 17,539.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.91 : 25,804.89 = 11,695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.91/25,804.89 = 11,695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.91x = 25,804.89 × 11,695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.91x = 301,805,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,805,480.88/17,206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,539.79

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