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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.58, 25,886.82 and 11,062.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.58, 25,886.82 and 11,062.95 is: 16,592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.58 : 25,886.82 = 11,062.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.58/25,886.82 = 11,062.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.58x = 25,886.82 × 11,062.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.58x = 286,384,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,384,539.73/17,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.79

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