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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.14, 25,967.67 and 11,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.14, 25,967.67 and 11,001.12 is: 16,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.14 : 25,967.67 = 11,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.14/25,967.67 = 11,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.14x = 25,967.67 × 11,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.14x = 285,673,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,673,453.79/17,323.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.86

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