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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.76, 25,881.84 and 11,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.76, 25,881.84 and 11,006.24 is: 16,498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.76 : 25,881.84 = 11,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.76/25,881.84 = 11,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.76x = 25,881.84 × 11,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.76x = 284,861,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,861,742.68/17,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.65

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