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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.12, 25,556.40 and 11,188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.12, 25,556.40 and 11,188.64 is: 16,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.12 : 25,556.40 = 11,188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.12/25,556.40 = 11,188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.12x = 25,556.40 × 11,188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.12x = 285,941,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,941,359.30/17,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,787.37

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