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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.81, 25,534.92 and 11,469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.81, 25,534.92 and 11,469.54 is: 17,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.81 : 25,534.92 = 11,469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.81/25,534.92 = 11,469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.81x = 25,534.92 × 11,469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.81x = 292,873,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,873,786.34/17,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,195.69

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