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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.03, 25,683.05 and 11,236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.03, 25,683.05 and 11,236.15 is: 16,854.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.03 : 25,683.05 = 11,236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.03/25,683.05 = 11,236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.03x = 25,683.05 × 11,236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.03x = 288,578,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,578,576.67/17,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.23

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