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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.40, 25,835.10 and 11,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.40, 25,835.10 and 11,005.80 is: 16,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.40 : 25,835.10 = 11,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.40/25,835.10 = 11,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.40x = 25,835.10 × 11,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.40x = 284,335,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,335,943.58/17,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,524.05

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