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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.40, 25,680.90 and 11,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.40, 25,680.90 and 11,274.20 is: 16,882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.40 : 25,680.90 = 11,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.40/25,680.90 = 11,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.40x = 25,680.90 × 11,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.40x = 289,531,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,531,602.78/17,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.90

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