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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.98, 25,887.60 and 11,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.98, 25,887.60 and 11,030.58 is: 16,531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.98 : 25,887.60 = 11,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.98/25,887.60 = 11,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.98x = 25,887.60 × 11,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.98x = 285,555,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,555,242.81/17,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.90

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