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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.80, 25,639.20 and 11,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.80, 25,639.20 and 11,260.80 is: 16,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.80 : 25,639.20 = 11,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.80/25,639.20 = 11,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.80x = 25,639.20 × 11,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.80x = 288,717,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,717,903.36/17,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.20

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