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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.66, 25,785.87 and 11,267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.66, 25,785.87 and 11,267.29 is: 16,893.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.66 : 25,785.87 = 11,267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.66/25,785.87 = 11,267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.66x = 25,785.87 × 11,267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.66x = 290,536,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,536,875.19/17,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,893.98

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