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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,218.08, 25,794.18 and 11,644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,218.08, 25,794.18 and 11,644.04 is: 17,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,218.08 : 25,794.18 = 11,644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,218.08/25,794.18 = 11,644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,218.08x = 25,794.18 × 11,644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,218.08x = 300,348,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,348,463.69/17,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,443.78

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