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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.16, 25,917.62 and 11,742.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.16, 25,917.62 and 11,742.68 is: 17,585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.16 : 25,917.62 = 11,742.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.16/25,917.62 = 11,742.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.16x = 25,917.62 × 11,742.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.16x = 304,342,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,342,129.72/17,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,585.77

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