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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.48, 25,764.78 and 11,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.48, 25,764.78 and 11,666.24 is: 17,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.48 : 25,764.78 = 11,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.48/25,764.78 = 11,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.48x = 25,764.78 × 11,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.48x = 300,578,107.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,578,107.03/17,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,498.38

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