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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.08, 25,728.59 and 11,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.08, 25,728.59 and 11,599.76 is: 17,374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.08 : 25,728.59 = 11,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.08/25,728.59 = 11,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.08x = 25,728.59 × 11,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.08x = 298,445,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,445,469.14/17,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,374.63

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