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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.19, 25,613.82 and 11,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.19, 25,613.82 and 11,782.80 is: 17,690.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.19 : 25,613.82 = 11,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.19/25,613.82 = 11,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.19x = 25,613.82 × 11,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.19x = 301,802,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,802,518.30/17,060.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,690.45

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