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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.80, 25,942.94 and 11,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.80, 25,942.94 and 11,063.42 is: 16,568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.80 : 25,942.94 = 11,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.80/25,942.94 = 11,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.80x = 25,942.94 × 11,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.80x = 287,017,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,017,641.25/17,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,568.78

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