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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.34, 25,874.11 and 11,002.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.34, 25,874.11 and 11,002.79 is: 16,493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.34 : 25,874.11 = 11,002.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.34/25,874.11 = 11,002.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.34x = 25,874.11 × 11,002.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.34x = 284,687,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,687,435.95/17,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.73

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