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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.92, 25,920.18 and 11,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.92, 25,920.18 and 11,441.76 is: 17,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.92 : 25,920.18 = 11,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.92/25,920.18 = 11,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.92x = 25,920.18 × 11,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.92x = 296,572,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,572,478.72/17,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,140.02

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