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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.48, 25,910.28 and 11,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.48, 25,910.28 and 11,026.96 is: 16,529.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.48 : 25,910.28 = 11,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.48/25,910.28 = 11,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.48x = 25,910.28 × 11,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.48x = 285,711,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,711,621.15/17,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,529.95

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