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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.58, 25,808.31 and 11,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.58, 25,808.31 and 11,360.80 is: 17,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.58 : 25,808.31 = 11,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.58/25,808.31 = 11,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.58x = 25,808.31 × 11,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.58x = 293,203,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,203,048.25/17,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.16

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