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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.44, 25,949.76 and 11,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.44, 25,949.76 and 11,380 is: 17,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.44 : 25,949.76 = 11,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.44/25,949.76 = 11,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.44x = 25,949.76 × 11,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.44x = 295,308,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,308,268.80/17,303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.45

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