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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.52, 25,967.28 and 11,466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.52, 25,967.28 and 11,466.77 is: 17,200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.52 : 25,967.28 = 11,466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.52/25,967.28 = 11,466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.52x = 25,967.28 × 11,466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.52x = 297,760,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,760,740.45/17,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,200.15

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