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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.72, 25,992.23 and 11,108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.72, 25,992.23 and 11,108.26 is: 16,594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.72 : 25,992.23 = 11,108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.72/25,992.23 = 11,108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.72x = 25,992.23 × 11,108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.72x = 288,728,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,728,448.82/17,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.81

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