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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.75, 25,459.41 and 11,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.75, 25,459.41 and 11,076.24 is: 16,582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.75 : 25,459.41 = 11,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.75/25,459.41 = 11,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.75x = 25,459.41 × 11,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.75x = 281,994,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,994,672.43/17,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.32

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