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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.18, 25,520.97 and 11,461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.18, 25,520.97 and 11,461.74 is: 17,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.18 : 25,520.97 = 11,461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.18/25,520.97 = 11,461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.18x = 25,520.97 × 11,461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.18x = 292,514,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,514,722.69/17,022.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,184.33

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