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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.98, 25,937.10 and 11,063.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.98, 25,937.10 and 11,063.58 is: 16,581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.98 : 25,937.10 = 11,063.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.98/25,937.10 = 11,063.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.98x = 25,937.10 × 11,063.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.98x = 286,957,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,957,180.82/17,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.39

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