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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.88, 25,546.59 and 11,192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.88, 25,546.59 and 11,192.58 is: 16,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.88 : 25,546.59 = 11,192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.88/25,546.59 = 11,192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.88x = 25,546.59 × 11,192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.88x = 285,932,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,932,252.30/17,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.32

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