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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.78, 25,544.22 and 11,186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.78, 25,544.22 and 11,186.55 is: 16,772.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.78 : 25,544.22 = 11,186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.78/25,544.22 = 11,186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.78x = 25,544.22 × 11,186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.78x = 285,751,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,751,694.24/17,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.64

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