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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.48, 25,892.28 and 11,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.48, 25,892.28 and 11,014.92 is: 16,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.48 : 25,892.28 = 11,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.48/25,892.28 = 11,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.48x = 25,892.28 × 11,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.48x = 285,201,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,201,392.82/17,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.90

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