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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.16, 25,758.78 and 11,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.16, 25,758.78 and 11,620.60 is: 17,422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.16 : 25,758.78 = 11,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.16/25,758.78 = 11,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.16x = 25,758.78 × 11,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.16x = 299,332,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,332,478.87/17,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,422.13

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