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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.42, 25,926.54 and 11,439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.42, 25,926.54 and 11,439.64 is: 17,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.42 : 25,926.54 = 11,439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.42/25,926.54 = 11,439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.42x = 25,926.54 × 11,439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.42x = 296,590,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,590,284.05/17,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,159.40

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