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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010, 25,502.04 and 11,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010, 25,502.04 and 11,464.74 is: 17,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010 : 25,502.04 = 11,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010/25,502.04 = 11,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010x = 25,502.04 × 11,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010x = 292,374,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,374,258.07/17,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,188.37

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