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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.35, 25,923.42 and 11,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.35, 25,923.42 and 11,035.70 is: 16,542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.35 : 25,923.42 = 11,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.35/25,923.42 = 11,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.35x = 25,923.42 × 11,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.35x = 286,082,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,082,956.48/17,293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.95

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