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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.98, 25,904.10 and 11,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.98, 25,904.10 and 11,041.58 is: 16,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.98 : 25,904.10 = 11,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.98/25,904.10 = 11,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.98x = 25,904.10 × 11,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.98x = 286,022,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,022,192.48/17,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.40

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