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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.40, 25,830.60 and 11,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.40, 25,830.60 and 11,002.80 is: 16,519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.40 : 25,830.60 = 11,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.40/25,830.60 = 11,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.40x = 25,830.60 × 11,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.40x = 284,208,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,208,925.68/17,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,519.55

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