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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.55, 25,968.16 and 11,068.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.55, 25,968.16 and 11,068.73 is: 16,618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.55 : 25,968.16 = 11,068.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.55/25,968.16 = 11,068.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.55x = 25,968.16 × 11,068.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.55x = 287,434,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,434,551.64/17,296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,618.03

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