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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.96, 25,873.49 and 11,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.96, 25,873.49 and 11,256.52 is: 16,877.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.96 : 25,873.49 = 11,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.96/25,873.49 = 11,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.96x = 25,873.49 × 11,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.96x = 291,245,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,245,457.65/17,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.96

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