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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.59, 25,616.59 and 10,880.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.59, 25,616.59 and 10,880.64 is: 16,286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.59 : 25,616.59 = 10,880.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.59/25,616.59 = 10,880.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.59x = 25,616.59 × 10,880.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.59x = 278,724,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,724,866.62/17,113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,286.76

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