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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.65, 25,821.56 and 11,382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.65, 25,821.56 and 11,382.37 is: 17,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.65 : 25,821.56 = 11,382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.65/25,821.56 = 11,382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.65x = 25,821.56 × 11,382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.65x = 293,910,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,910,492.99/17,243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.56

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