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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,286.23, 25,907.48 and 11,043.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,286.23, 25,907.48 and 11,043.83 is: 16,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,286.23 : 25,907.48 = 11,043.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,286.23/25,907.48 = 11,043.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,286.23x = 25,907.48 × 11,043.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,286.23x = 286,117,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,117,749.63/17,286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.77

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