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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.80, 25,640.70 and 11,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.80, 25,640.70 and 11,261.80 is: 16,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.80 : 25,640.70 = 11,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.80/25,640.70 = 11,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.80x = 25,640.70 × 11,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.80x = 288,760,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,760,435.26/17,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.70

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