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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.19, 25,881.54 and 11,368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.19, 25,881.54 and 11,368.77 is: 17,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.19 : 25,881.54 = 11,368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.19/25,881.54 = 11,368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.19x = 25,881.54 × 11,368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.19x = 294,241,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,241,275.51/17,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.32

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