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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.68, 25,730.46 and 11,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.68, 25,730.46 and 11,267.72 is: 16,901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.68 : 25,730.46 = 11,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.68/25,730.46 = 11,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.68x = 25,730.46 × 11,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.68x = 289,923,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,923,618.75/17,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.54

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