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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.90, 25,708.65 and 11,292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.90, 25,708.65 and 11,292.70 is: 16,910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.90 : 25,708.65 = 11,292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.90/25,708.65 = 11,292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.90x = 25,708.65 × 11,292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.90x = 290,320,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,320,071.86/17,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,910.63

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