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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.32, 25,606.26 and 11,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.32, 25,606.26 and 11,152.92 is: 16,717.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.32 : 25,606.26 = 11,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.32/25,606.26 = 11,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.32x = 25,606.26 × 11,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.32x = 285,584,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,584,569.28/17,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,717.16

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