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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.56, 25,457.26 and 11,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.56, 25,457.26 and 11,445.88 is: 17,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.56 : 25,457.26 = 11,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.56/25,457.26 = 11,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.56x = 25,457.26 × 11,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.56x = 291,380,743.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,380,743.09/17,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,136.46

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