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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.60, 25,910.10 and 11,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.60, 25,910.10 and 11,484.60 is: 17,183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.60 : 25,910.10 = 11,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.60/25,910.10 = 11,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.60x = 25,910.10 × 11,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.60x = 297,567,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,567,134.46/17,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,183.92

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