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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.99, 25,792.38 and 11,283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.99, 25,792.38 and 11,283.18 is: 16,895.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.99 : 25,792.38 = 11,283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.99/25,792.38 = 11,283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.99x = 25,792.38 × 11,283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.99x = 291,020,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,020,120.58/17,224.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.23

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