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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.05, 25,572.65 and 11,141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.05, 25,572.65 and 11,141.77 is: 16,699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.05 : 25,572.65 = 11,141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.05/25,572.65 = 11,141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.05x = 25,572.65 × 11,141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.05x = 284,924,584.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,924,584.59/17,062.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,699.32

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