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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.96, 25,679.48 and 11,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.96, 25,679.48 and 11,567.52 is: 17,342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.96 : 25,679.48 = 11,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.96/25,679.48 = 11,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.96x = 25,679.48 × 11,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.96x = 297,047,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,047,898.49/17,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.87

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