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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.20, 25,902.29 and 11,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.20, 25,902.29 and 11,423.44 is: 17,135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.20 : 25,902.29 = 11,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.20/25,902.29 = 11,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.20x = 25,902.29 × 11,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.20x = 295,893,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,893,255.68/17,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,135.16

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