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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.82, 25,521.84 and 11,175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.82, 25,521.84 and 11,175.66 is: 16,741.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.82 : 25,521.84 = 11,175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.82/25,521.84 = 11,175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.82x = 25,521.84 × 11,175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.82x = 285,223,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,223,406.41/17,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,741.59

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