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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.08, 25,636.96 and 11,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.08, 25,636.96 and 11,184.26 is: 16,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.08 : 25,636.96 = 11,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.08/25,636.96 = 11,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.08x = 25,636.96 × 11,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.08x = 286,730,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,730,426.25/17,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,746.24

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