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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.60, 25,510.56 and 11,783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.60, 25,510.56 and 11,783.68 is: 17,633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.60 : 25,510.56 = 11,783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.60/25,510.56 = 11,783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.60x = 25,510.56 × 11,783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.60x = 300,608,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,608,275.66/17,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,633.47

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