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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.36, 25,629.96 and 11,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.36, 25,629.96 and 11,248.20 is: 16,849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.36 : 25,629.96 = 11,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.36/25,629.96 = 11,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.36x = 25,629.96 × 11,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.36x = 288,290,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,290,916.07/17,109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.89

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