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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.59, 25,904.38 and 11,424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.59, 25,904.38 and 11,424.83 is: 17,137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.59 : 25,904.38 = 11,424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.59/25,904.38 = 11,424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.59x = 25,904.38 × 11,424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.59x = 295,953,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,953,137.76/17,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,137.25

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