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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.16, 25,923.14 and 11,035.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.16, 25,923.14 and 11,035.51 is: 16,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.16 : 25,923.14 = 11,035.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.16/25,923.14 = 11,035.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.16x = 25,923.14 × 11,035.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.16x = 286,074,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,074,992.10/17,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.66

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