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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.30, 25,662.45 and 11,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.30, 25,662.45 and 11,203.40 is: 16,805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.30 : 25,662.45 = 11,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.30/25,662.45 = 11,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.30x = 25,662.45 × 11,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.30x = 287,506,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,506,692.33/17,108.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.10

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