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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.45, 25,451.81 and 11,358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.45, 25,451.81 and 11,358.54 is: 17,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.45 : 25,451.81 = 11,358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.45/25,451.81 = 11,358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.45x = 25,451.81 × 11,358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.45x = 289,095,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,095,292.31/16,974.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.20

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