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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.29, 25,876.94 and 11,134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.29, 25,876.94 and 11,134.17 is: 16,701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.29 : 25,876.94 = 11,134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.29/25,876.94 = 11,134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.29x = 25,876.94 × 11,134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.29x = 288,118,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,118,193.37/17,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,701.26

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