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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.80, 25,665.90 and 11,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.80, 25,665.90 and 11,283.40 is: 16,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.80 : 25,665.90 = 11,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.80/25,665.90 = 11,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.80x = 25,665.90 × 11,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.80x = 289,598,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,598,616.06/17,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.13

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