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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.76, 25,493.28 and 11,165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.76, 25,493.28 and 11,165.92 is: 16,730.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.76 : 25,493.28 = 11,165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.76/25,493.28 = 11,165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.76x = 25,493.28 × 11,165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.76x = 284,655,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,655,925.02/17,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.92

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