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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.46, 25,872.77 and 11,001.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.46, 25,872.77 and 11,001.90 is: 16,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.46 : 25,872.77 = 11,001.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.46/25,872.77 = 11,001.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.46x = 25,872.77 × 11,001.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.46x = 284,649,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,649,752.79/17,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,492.39

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