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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.96, 25,680.98 and 11,568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.96, 25,680.98 and 11,568.52 is: 17,344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.96 : 25,680.98 = 11,568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.96/25,680.98 = 11,568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.96x = 25,680.98 × 11,568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.96x = 297,090,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,090,930.75/17,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,344.36

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