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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.98, 25,550.22 and 11,479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.98, 25,550.22 and 11,479.71 is: 17,210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.98 : 25,550.22 = 11,479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.98/25,550.22 = 11,479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.98x = 25,550.22 × 11,479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.98x = 293,309,116.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,309,116.04/17,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,210.98

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