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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.25, 25,993.10 and 11,039.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.25, 25,993.10 and 11,039.92 is: 16,522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.25 : 25,993.10 = 11,039.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.25/25,993.10 = 11,039.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.25x = 25,993.10 × 11,039.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.25x = 286,961,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,961,707.17/17,368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.21

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