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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.96, 25,882.56 and 11,008.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.96, 25,882.56 and 11,008.41 is: 16,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.96 : 25,882.56 = 11,008.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.96/25,882.56 = 11,008.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.96x = 25,882.56 × 11,008.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.96x = 284,925,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,925,832.33/17,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.17

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