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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.12, 25,574.74 and 11,777.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.12, 25,574.74 and 11,777.33 is: 17,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.12 : 25,574.74 = 11,777.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.12/25,574.74 = 11,777.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.12x = 25,574.74 × 11,777.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.12x = 301,202,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,202,187.14/17,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,658.45

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