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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.46, 25,883.30 and 11,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.46, 25,883.30 and 11,008.92 is: 16,502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.46 : 25,883.30 = 11,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.46/25,883.30 = 11,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.46x = 25,883.30 × 11,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.46x = 284,947,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,947,179.04/17,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.93

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