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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.66, 25,784.37 and 11,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.66, 25,784.37 and 11,266.29 is: 16,892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.66 : 25,784.37 = 11,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.66/25,784.37 = 11,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.66x = 25,784.37 × 11,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.66x = 290,494,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,494,189.89/17,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.48

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