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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.62, 25,796.63 and 11,674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.62, 25,796.63 and 11,674.10 is: 17,477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.62 : 25,796.63 = 11,674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.62/25,796.63 = 11,674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.62x = 25,796.63 × 11,674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.62x = 301,152,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,152,467.62/17,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.75

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