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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.09, 25,833.13 and 11,377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.09, 25,833.13 and 11,377.33 is: 17,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.09 : 25,833.13 = 11,377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.09/25,833.13 = 11,377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.09x = 25,833.13 × 11,377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.09x = 293,911,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,911,951.92/17,222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,065.99

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