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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.19, 25,615.32 and 11,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.19, 25,615.32 and 11,783.80 is: 17,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.19 : 25,615.32 = 11,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.19/25,615.32 = 11,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.19x = 25,615.32 × 11,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.19x = 301,845,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,845,807.82/17,061.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,691.96

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