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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,258.52, 25,871.37 and 11,000.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,258.52, 25,871.37 and 11,000.96 is: 16,490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,258.52 : 25,871.37 = 11,000.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,258.52/25,871.37 = 11,000.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,258.52x = 25,871.37 × 11,000.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,258.52x = 284,609,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,609,851.51/17,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.98

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