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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.09, 25,966.10 and 11,087.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.09, 25,966.10 and 11,087.37 is: 16,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.09 : 25,966.10 = 11,087.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.09/25,966.10 = 11,087.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.09x = 25,966.10 × 11,087.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.09x = 287,895,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,895,785.88/17,343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.03

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