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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.78, 25,484.46 and 11,150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.78, 25,484.46 and 11,150.62 is: 16,704.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.78 : 25,484.46 = 11,150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.78/25,484.46 = 11,150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.78x = 25,484.46 × 11,150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.78x = 284,167,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,167,529.37/17,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.16

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