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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.39, 25,906.37 and 11,328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.39, 25,906.37 and 11,328.75 is: 16,986.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.39 : 25,906.37 = 11,328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.39/25,906.37 = 11,328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.39x = 25,906.37 × 11,328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.39x = 293,486,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,486,732.49/17,277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,986.75

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