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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.40, 25,477.61 and 11,435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.40, 25,477.61 and 11,435.14 is: 17,135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.40 : 25,477.61 = 11,435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.40/25,477.61 = 11,435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.40x = 25,477.61 × 11,435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.40x = 291,339,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,339,909.83/17,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,135.22

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