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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.25, 25,979.60 and 11,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.25, 25,979.60 and 11,030.92 is: 16,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.25 : 25,979.60 = 11,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.25/25,979.60 = 11,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.25x = 25,979.60 × 11,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.25x = 286,578,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,578,851.86/17,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.72

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