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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.48, 25,767.78 and 11,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.48, 25,767.78 and 11,668.24 is: 17,501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.48 : 25,767.78 = 11,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.48/25,767.78 = 11,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.48x = 25,767.78 × 11,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.48x = 300,664,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,664,641.31/17,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.38

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