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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.80, 25,574.40 and 11,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.80, 25,574.40 and 11,222.40 is: 16,814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.80 : 25,574.40 = 11,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.80/25,574.40 = 11,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.80x = 25,574.40 × 11,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.80x = 287,006,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,006,146.56/17,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.66

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