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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.01, 25,873.56 and 11,714.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.01, 25,873.56 and 11,714.81 is: 17,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.01 : 25,873.56 = 11,714.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.01/25,873.56 = 11,714.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.01x = 25,873.56 × 11,714.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.01x = 303,103,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,103,710.06/17,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,560.02

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