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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,130.96, 25,683.98 and 11,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,130.96, 25,683.98 and 11,570.52 is: 17,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,130.96 : 25,683.98 = 11,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,130.96/25,683.98 = 11,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,130.96x = 25,683.98 × 11,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,130.96x = 297,177,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,177,004.27/17,130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.36

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