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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,285.86, 25,906.91 and 11,043.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,285.86, 25,906.91 and 11,043.46 is: 16,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,285.86 : 25,906.91 = 11,043.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,285.86/25,906.91 = 11,043.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,285.86x = 25,906.91 × 11,043.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,285.86x = 286,101,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,101,822.38/17,285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.21

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