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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.38, 25,587.21 and 10,811.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.38, 25,587.21 and 10,811.96 is: 16,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.38 : 25,587.21 = 10,811.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.38/25,587.21 = 10,811.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.38x = 25,587.21 × 10,811.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.38x = 276,647,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,647,891.03/17,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,214.86

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