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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,291.85, 25,921.17 and 11,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,291.85, 25,921.17 and 11,034.20 is: 16,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,291.85 : 25,921.17 = 11,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,291.85/25,921.17 = 11,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,291.85x = 25,921.17 × 11,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,291.85x = 286,019,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,019,244.41/17,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,540.70

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