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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.67, 25,833.96 and 11,377.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.67, 25,833.96 and 11,377.89 is: 17,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.67 : 25,833.96 = 11,377.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.67/25,833.96 = 11,377.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.67x = 25,833.96 × 11,377.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.67x = 293,935,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,935,955.14/17,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.81

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