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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.40, 25,902.83 and 11,716.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.40, 25,902.83 and 11,716.14 is: 17,548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.40 : 25,902.83 = 11,716.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.40/25,902.83 = 11,716.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.40x = 25,902.83 × 11,716.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.40x = 303,481,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,481,211.97/17,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.97

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