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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.52, 25,838.24 and 11,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.52, 25,838.24 and 11,893.44 is: 17,802.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.52 : 25,838.24 = 11,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.52/25,838.24 = 11,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.52x = 25,838.24 × 11,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.52x = 307,305,557.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,305,557.15/17,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,802.93

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