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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.90, 25,602.15 and 11,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.90, 25,602.15 and 11,221.70 is: 16,804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.90 : 25,602.15 = 11,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.90/25,602.15 = 11,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.90x = 25,602.15 × 11,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.90x = 287,299,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,299,646.66/17,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,804.20

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