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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.32, 25,965.48 and 11,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.32, 25,965.48 and 11,158.64 is: 16,737.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.32 : 25,965.48 = 11,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.32/25,965.48 = 11,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.32x = 25,965.48 × 11,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.32x = 289,739,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,739,443.75/17,310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,737.96

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