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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.28, 25,868.85 and 11,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.28, 25,868.85 and 11,325.58 is: 16,984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.28 : 25,868.85 = 11,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.28/25,868.85 = 11,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.28x = 25,868.85 × 11,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.28x = 292,979,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,979,853.49/17,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,984.06

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