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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253, 25,874.04 and 11,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253, 25,874.04 and 11,440.44 is: 17,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253 : 25,874.04 = 11,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253/25,874.04 = 11,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253x = 25,874.04 × 11,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253x = 296,010,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,010,402.18/17,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,157.04

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