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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.05, 25,571.16 and 11,140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.05, 25,571.16 and 11,140.77 is: 16,697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.05 : 25,571.16 = 11,140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.05/25,571.16 = 11,140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.05x = 25,571.16 × 11,140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.05x = 284,882,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,882,407.15/17,061.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.82

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