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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.47, 25,821.36 and 11,328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.47, 25,821.36 and 11,328.54 is: 16,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.47 : 25,821.36 = 11,328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.47/25,821.36 = 11,328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.47x = 25,821.36 × 11,328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.47x = 292,518,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,518,180.51/17,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,992.58

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