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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,085.60, 25,628.40 and 11,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,085.60, 25,628.40 and 11,180.70 is: 16,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,085.60 : 25,628.40 = 11,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,085.60/25,628.40 = 11,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,085.60x = 25,628.40 × 11,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,085.60x = 286,543,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,543,451.88/17,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.05

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