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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.59, 25,968.35 and 11,088.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.59, 25,968.35 and 11,088.87 is: 16,602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.59 : 25,968.35 = 11,088.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.59/25,968.35 = 11,088.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.59x = 25,968.35 × 11,088.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.59x = 287,959,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,959,601.82/17,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.27

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