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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.81, 25,537.92 and 11,471.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.81, 25,537.92 and 11,471.54 is: 17,198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.81 : 25,537.92 = 11,471.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.81/25,537.92 = 11,471.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.81x = 25,537.92 × 11,471.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.81x = 292,959,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,959,270.80/17,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,198.69

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