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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.32, 25,611.24 and 11,235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.32, 25,611.24 and 11,235.12 is: 16,830.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.32 : 25,611.24 = 11,235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.32/25,611.24 = 11,235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.32x = 25,611.24 × 11,235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.32x = 287,745,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,745,354.75/17,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.84

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