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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.40, 25,872.60 and 11,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.40, 25,872.60 and 11,030.80 is: 16,561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.40 : 25,872.60 = 11,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.40/25,872.60 = 11,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.40x = 25,872.60 × 11,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.40x = 285,395,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,395,476.08/17,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.56

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