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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.55, 25,506 and 11,216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.55, 25,506 and 11,216.55 is: 16,780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.55 : 25,506 = 11,216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.55/25,506 = 11,216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.55x = 25,506 × 11,216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.55x = 286,089,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,089,324.30/17,048.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.86

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