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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.52, 25,817.94 and 11,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.52, 25,817.94 and 11,373.24 is: 17,037.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.52 : 25,817.94 = 11,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.52/25,817.94 = 11,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.52x = 25,817.94 × 11,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.52x = 293,633,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,633,627.93/17,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,037.53

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