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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.85, 25,925.67 and 11,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.85, 25,925.67 and 11,037.20 is: 16,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.85 : 25,925.67 = 11,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.85/25,925.67 = 11,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.85x = 25,925.67 × 11,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.85x = 286,146,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,146,675.30/17,294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,545.20

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