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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,020.68, 25,518.72 and 11,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,020.68, 25,518.72 and 11,460.24 is: 17,182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,020.68 : 25,518.72 = 11,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,020.68/25,518.72 = 11,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,020.68x = 25,518.72 × 11,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,020.68x = 292,450,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,450,655.69/17,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,182.08

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