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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,016.16, 25,536.72 and 11,170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,016.16, 25,536.72 and 11,170.72 is: 16,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,016.16 : 25,536.72 = 11,170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,016.16/25,536.72 = 11,170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,016.16x = 25,536.72 × 11,170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,016.16x = 285,263,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,263,548.84/17,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.27

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