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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.40, 25,706.40 and 11,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.40, 25,706.40 and 11,291.20 is: 16,908.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.40 : 25,706.40 = 11,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.40/25,706.40 = 11,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.40x = 25,706.40 × 11,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.40x = 290,256,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,256,103.68/17,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,908.39

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