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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,124.07, 25,639.95 and 11,186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,124.07, 25,639.95 and 11,186.26 is: 16,749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,124.07 : 25,639.95 = 11,186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,124.07/25,639.95 = 11,186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,124.07x = 25,639.95 × 11,186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,124.07x = 286,815,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,815,147.09/17,124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,749.24

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