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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.32, 25,601.76 and 11,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.32, 25,601.76 and 11,149.92 is: 16,712.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.32 : 25,601.76 = 11,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.32/25,601.76 = 11,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.32x = 25,601.76 × 11,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.32x = 285,457,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,457,575.86/17,080.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.66

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