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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,300.73, 25,948.38 and 11,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,300.73, 25,948.38 and 11,104.08 is: 16,654.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,300.73 : 25,948.38 = 11,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,300.73/25,948.38 = 11,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,300.73x = 25,948.38 × 11,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,300.73x = 288,132,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,132,887.39/17,300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.38

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