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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.30, 25,630.65 and 11,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.30, 25,630.65 and 11,259.90 is: 16,870.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.30 : 25,630.65 = 11,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.30/25,630.65 = 11,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.30x = 25,630.65 × 11,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.30x = 288,598,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,598,555.94/17,106.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.89

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