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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.63, 25,673.07 and 11,821.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.63, 25,673.07 and 11,821.67 is: 17,748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.63 : 25,673.07 = 11,821.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.63/25,673.07 = 11,821.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.63x = 25,673.07 × 11,821.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.63x = 303,498,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,498,561.43/17,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,748.84

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