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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.48, 25,763.28 and 11,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.48, 25,763.28 and 11,665.24 is: 17,496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.48 : 25,763.28 = 11,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.48/25,763.28 = 11,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.48x = 25,763.28 × 11,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.48x = 300,534,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,534,844.39/17,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,496.88

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