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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.82, 25,584.75 and 11,202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.82, 25,584.75 and 11,202.66 is: 16,796.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.82 : 25,584.75 = 11,202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.82/25,584.75 = 11,202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.82x = 25,584.75 × 11,202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.82x = 286,617,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,617,255.44/17,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.78

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