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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.60, 25,827.60 and 11,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.60, 25,827.60 and 11,429.60 is: 17,101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.60 : 25,827.60 = 11,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.60/25,827.60 = 11,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.60x = 25,827.60 × 11,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.60x = 295,199,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,199,136.96/17,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,101.49

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