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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.73, 25,916.88 and 11,961.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.73, 25,916.88 and 11,961.32 is: 17,944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.73 : 25,916.88 = 11,961.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.73/25,916.88 = 11,961.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.73x = 25,916.88 × 11,961.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.73x = 310,000,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,000,095.08/17,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,944.25

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