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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.23, 25,916.13 and 11,960.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.23, 25,916.13 and 11,960.82 is: 17,943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.23 : 25,916.13 = 11,960.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.23/25,916.13 = 11,960.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.23x = 25,916.13 × 11,960.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.23x = 309,978,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,978,166.03/17,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,943.50

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