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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.60, 25,754.40 and 11,264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.60, 25,754.40 and 11,264.70 is: 16,897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.60 : 25,754.40 = 11,264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.60/25,754.40 = 11,264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.60x = 25,754.40 × 11,264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.60x = 290,115,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,115,589.68/17,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.05

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