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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.80, 25,542.90 and 11,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.80, 25,542.90 and 11,201.40 is: 16,783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.80 : 25,542.90 = 11,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.80/25,542.90 = 11,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.80x = 25,542.90 × 11,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.80x = 286,116,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,116,240.06/17,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,783.18

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