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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.96, 25,939.35 and 11,037.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.96, 25,939.35 and 11,037.42 is: 16,556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.96 : 25,939.35 = 11,037.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.96/25,939.35 = 11,037.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.96x = 25,939.35 × 11,037.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.96x = 286,303,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,303,500.48/17,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,556.07

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