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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.92, 25,938.18 and 11,453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.92, 25,938.18 and 11,453.76 is: 17,158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.92 : 25,938.18 = 11,453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.92/25,938.18 = 11,453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.92x = 25,938.18 × 11,453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.92x = 297,089,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,089,688.56/17,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,158.02

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