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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.36, 25,869.96 and 11,929.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.36, 25,869.96 and 11,929.92 is: 17,897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.36 : 25,869.96 = 11,929.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.36/25,869.96 = 11,929.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.36x = 25,869.96 × 11,929.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.36x = 308,626,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,626,553.20/17,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,897.25

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