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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.24, 25,471.80 and 11,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.24, 25,471.80 and 11,163.60 is: 16,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.24 : 25,471.80 = 11,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.24/25,471.80 = 11,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.24x = 25,471.80 × 11,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.24x = 284,356,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,356,986.48/17,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.71

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