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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.98, 25,781.58 and 11,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.98, 25,781.58 and 11,307.12 is: 16,923.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.98 : 25,781.58 = 11,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.98/25,781.58 = 11,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.98x = 25,781.58 × 11,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.98x = 291,515,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,515,418.85/17,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,923.99

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