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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.98, 25,548.72 and 11,478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.98, 25,548.72 and 11,478.71 is: 17,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.98 : 25,548.72 = 11,478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.98/25,548.72 = 11,478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.98x = 25,548.72 × 11,478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.98x = 293,266,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,266,368.58/17,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,209.48

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