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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.71, 25,876.15 and 11,004.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.71, 25,876.15 and 11,004.17 is: 16,495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.71 : 25,876.15 = 11,004.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.71/25,876.15 = 11,004.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.71x = 25,876.15 × 11,004.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.71x = 284,745,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,745,396.65/17,261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.78

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