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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.32, 25,673.57 and 11,581.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.32, 25,673.57 and 11,581.29 is: 17,360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.32 : 25,673.57 = 11,581.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.32/25,673.57 = 11,581.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.32x = 25,673.57 × 11,581.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.32x = 297,333,045.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,333,045.03/17,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,360.17

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