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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.44, 25,808.04 and 11,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.44, 25,808.04 and 11,359.68 is: 17,029.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.44 : 25,808.04 = 11,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.44/25,808.04 = 11,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.44x = 25,808.04 × 11,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.44x = 293,171,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,171,075.83/17,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,029.54

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