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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.10, 25,593.15 and 11,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.10, 25,593.15 and 11,157.20 is: 16,735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.10 : 25,593.15 = 11,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.10/25,593.15 = 11,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.10x = 25,593.15 × 11,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.10x = 285,547,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,547,893.18/17,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,735.80

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