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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.86, 25,623.15 and 11,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.86, 25,623.15 and 11,183.13 is: 16,762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.86 : 25,623.15 = 11,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.86/25,623.15 = 11,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.86x = 25,623.15 × 11,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.86x = 286,547,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,547,017.46/17,094.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,762.18

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