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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.30, 25,623.45 and 11,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.30, 25,623.45 and 11,250.30 is: 16,875.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.30 : 25,623.45 = 11,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.30/25,623.45 = 11,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.30x = 25,623.45 × 11,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.30x = 288,271,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,271,499.54/17,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.45

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