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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.44, 25,577.72 and 11,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.44, 25,577.72 and 11,145.15 is: 16,704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.44 : 25,577.72 = 11,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.44/25,577.72 = 11,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.44x = 25,577.72 × 11,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.44x = 285,067,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,067,526.06/17,065.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.38

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