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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.63, 25,547.28 and 11,142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.63, 25,547.28 and 11,142.01 is: 16,688.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.63 : 25,547.28 = 11,142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.63/25,547.28 = 11,142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.63x = 25,547.28 × 11,142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.63x = 284,648,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,648,049.23/17,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.41

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