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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.67, 25,835.46 and 11,378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.67, 25,835.46 and 11,378.89 is: 17,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.67 : 25,835.46 = 11,378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.67/25,835.46 = 11,378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.67x = 25,835.46 × 11,378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.67x = 293,978,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,978,857.44/17,223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,068.31

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