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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.12, 25,467.48 and 11,454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.12, 25,467.48 and 11,454.48 is: 17,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.12 : 25,467.48 = 11,454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.12/25,467.48 = 11,454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.12x = 25,467.48 × 11,454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.12x = 291,716,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,716,740.31/17,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,152.62

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