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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.82, 25,582.78 and 11,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.82, 25,582.78 and 11,148.52 is: 16,709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.82 : 25,582.78 = 11,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.82/25,582.78 = 11,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.82x = 25,582.78 × 11,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.82x = 285,210,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,210,134.49/17,068.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.42

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