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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.48, 25,861.32 and 11,431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.48, 25,861.32 and 11,431.92 is: 17,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.48 : 25,861.32 = 11,431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.48/25,861.32 = 11,431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.48x = 25,861.32 × 11,431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.48x = 295,644,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,644,541.33/17,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,144.30

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