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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.24, 25,527.60 and 11,168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.24, 25,527.60 and 11,168.04 is: 16,763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.24 : 25,527.60 = 11,168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.24/25,527.60 = 11,168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.24x = 25,527.60 × 11,168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.24x = 285,093,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,093,257.90/17,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,763.05

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