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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.70, 25,903.04 and 11,423.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.70, 25,903.04 and 11,423.94 is: 17,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.70 : 25,903.04 = 11,423.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.70/25,903.04 = 11,423.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.70x = 25,903.04 × 11,423.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.70x = 295,914,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,914,774.78/17,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,135.90

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