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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.28, 25,816.92 and 11,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.28, 25,816.92 and 11,329.68 is: 16,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.28 : 25,816.92 = 11,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.28/25,816.92 = 11,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.28x = 25,816.92 × 11,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.28x = 292,497,442.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,497,442.19/17,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,962.98

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