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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.60, 25,506.90 and 11,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.60, 25,506.90 and 11,099.70 is: 16,649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.60 : 25,506.90 = 11,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.60/25,506.90 = 11,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.60x = 25,506.90 × 11,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.60x = 283,118,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,118,937.93/17,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,649.55

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