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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.16, 25,530.72 and 11,166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.16, 25,530.72 and 11,166.72 is: 16,758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.16 : 25,530.72 = 11,166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.16/25,530.72 = 11,166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.16x = 25,530.72 × 11,166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.16x = 285,094,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,094,401.64/17,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,758.27

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