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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.80, 25,586.40 and 11,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.80, 25,586.40 and 11,230.40 is: 16,826.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.80 : 25,586.40 = 11,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.80/25,586.40 = 11,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.80x = 25,586.40 × 11,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.80x = 287,345,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,345,506.56/17,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.66

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