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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.41, 17,102.58 and 10,456.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.41, 17,102.58 and 10,456.47 is: 15,652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.41 : 17,102.58 = 10,456.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.41/17,102.58 = 10,456.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.41x = 17,102.58 × 10,456.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.41x = 178,832,614.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,832,614.69/11,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.18

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