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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.32, 25,702.40 and 10,911.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.32, 25,702.40 and 10,911.84 is: 16,336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.32 : 25,702.40 = 10,911.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.32/25,702.40 = 10,911.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.32x = 25,702.40 × 10,911.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.32x = 280,460,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,460,476.42/17,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,336.88

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