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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.44, 25,864.96 and 11,397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.44, 25,864.96 and 11,397.76 is: 17,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.44 : 25,864.96 = 11,397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.44/25,864.96 = 11,397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.44x = 25,864.96 × 11,397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.44x = 294,802,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,802,606.49/17,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,086.60

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