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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.30, 25,889.85 and 11,337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.30, 25,889.85 and 11,337.18 is: 16,998.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.30 : 25,889.85 = 11,337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.30/25,889.85 = 11,337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.30x = 25,889.85 × 11,337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.30x = 293,517,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,517,889.62/17,267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.49

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