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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.52, 25,816.44 and 11,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.52, 25,816.44 and 11,372.24 is: 17,036.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.52 : 25,816.44 = 11,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.52/25,816.44 = 11,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.52x = 25,816.44 × 11,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.52x = 293,590,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,590,751.63/17,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,036.03

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