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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.46, 25,880.31 and 11,006.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.46, 25,880.31 and 11,006.91 is: 16,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.46 : 25,880.31 = 11,006.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.46/25,880.31 = 11,006.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.46x = 25,880.31 × 11,006.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.46x = 284,862,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,862,242.94/17,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.92

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