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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,073.80, 25,581.90 and 11,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,073.80, 25,581.90 and 11,227.40 is: 16,822.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,073.80 : 25,581.90 = 11,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,073.80/25,581.90 = 11,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,073.80x = 25,581.90 × 11,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,073.80x = 287,218,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,218,224.06/17,073.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.16

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