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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.08, 25,727.09 and 11,598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.08, 25,727.09 and 11,598.76 is: 17,373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.08 : 25,727.09 = 11,598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.08/25,727.09 = 11,598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.08x = 25,727.09 × 11,598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.08x = 298,402,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,402,213.77/17,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,373.13

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