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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.66, 25,653.62 and 11,182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.66, 25,653.62 and 11,182.55 is: 16,750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.66 : 25,653.62 = 11,182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.66/25,653.62 = 11,182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.66x = 25,653.62 × 11,182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.66x = 286,872,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,872,704.15/17,126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,750.07

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