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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,112.90, 25,626.15 and 11,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,112.90, 25,626.15 and 11,237.70 is: 16,828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112.90 : 25,626.15 = 11,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112.90/25,626.15 = 11,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112.90x = 25,626.15 × 11,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112.90x = 287,978,985.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,978,985.86/17,112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.18

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