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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.74, 25,463.91 and 11,079.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.74, 25,463.91 and 11,079.24 is: 16,586.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.74 : 25,463.91 = 11,079.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.74/25,463.91 = 11,079.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.74x = 25,463.91 × 11,079.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.74x = 282,120,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,120,770.23/17,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,586.81

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