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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.46, 25,884.80 and 11,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.46, 25,884.80 and 11,009.92 is: 16,504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.46 : 25,884.80 = 11,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.46/25,884.80 = 11,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.46x = 25,884.80 × 11,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.46x = 284,989,577.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,989,577.22/17,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.43

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