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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.24, 25,937.83 and 11,061.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.24, 25,937.83 and 11,061.78 is: 16,565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.24 : 25,937.83 = 11,061.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.24/25,937.83 = 11,061.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.24x = 25,937.83 × 11,061.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.24x = 286,918,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,918,569.14/17,320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.51

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