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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.80, 25,562.40 and 11,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.80, 25,562.40 and 11,214.40 is: 16,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.80 : 25,562.40 = 11,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.80/25,562.40 = 11,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.80x = 25,562.40 × 11,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.80x = 286,666,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,666,978.56/17,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.67

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