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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.58, 25,905.85 and 11,425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.58, 25,905.85 and 11,425.83 is: 17,138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.58 : 25,905.85 = 11,425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.58/25,905.85 = 11,425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.58x = 25,905.85 × 11,425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.58x = 295,995,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,995,838.11/17,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,138.73

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