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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.68, 25,494.72 and 11,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.68, 25,494.72 and 11,444.24 is: 17,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.68 : 25,494.72 = 11,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.68/25,494.72 = 11,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.68x = 25,494.72 × 11,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.68x = 291,767,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,767,694.41/17,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,158.08

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