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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.76, 25,883.34 and 11,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.76, 25,883.34 and 11,007.24 is: 16,500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.76 : 25,883.34 = 11,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.76/25,883.34 = 11,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.76x = 25,883.34 × 11,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.76x = 284,904,135.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,904,135.38/17,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,500.15

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