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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.80, 25,541.40 and 11,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.80, 25,541.40 and 11,200.40 is: 16,781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.80 : 25,541.40 = 11,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.80/25,541.40 = 11,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.80x = 25,541.40 × 11,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.80x = 286,073,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,073,896.56/17,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.68

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