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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,258.08, 25,870.72 and 11,000.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,258.08, 25,870.72 and 11,000.53 is: 16,490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,258.08 : 25,870.72 = 11,000.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,258.08/25,870.72 = 11,000.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,258.08x = 25,870.72 × 11,000.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,258.08x = 284,591,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,591,447.13/17,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.33

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