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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.84, 25,741.60 and 11,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.84, 25,741.60 and 11,322.68 is: 16,961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.84 : 25,741.60 = 11,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.84/25,741.60 = 11,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.84x = 25,741.60 × 11,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.84x = 291,463,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,463,899.49/17,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,961.51

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