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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.60, 25,923.80 and 11,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.60, 25,923.80 and 11,035.94 is: 16,543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.60 : 25,923.80 = 11,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.60/25,923.80 = 11,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.60x = 25,923.80 × 11,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.60x = 286,093,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,093,501.37/17,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,543.32

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