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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,120.07, 25,633.96 and 11,182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,120.07, 25,633.96 and 11,182.25 is: 16,743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,120.07 : 25,633.96 = 11,182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,120.07/25,633.96 = 11,182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,120.07x = 25,633.96 × 11,182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,120.07x = 286,645,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,645,385.34/17,120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,743.24

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