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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.68, 25,849.18 and 11,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.68, 25,849.18 and 11,081 is: 16,621.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.68 : 25,849.18 = 11,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.68/25,849.18 = 11,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.68x = 25,849.18 × 11,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.68x = 286,434,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,434,763.58/17,232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,621.60

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