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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.64, 25,503.96 and 11,157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.64, 25,503.96 and 11,157.88 is: 16,736.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.64 : 25,503.96 = 11,157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.64/25,503.96 = 11,157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.64x = 25,503.96 × 11,157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.64x = 284,570,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,570,125.20/17,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.82

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