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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.96, 25,592.76 and 11,454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.96, 25,592.76 and 11,454.48 is: 17,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.96 : 25,592.76 = 11,454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.96/25,592.76 = 11,454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.96x = 25,592.76 × 11,454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.96x = 293,151,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,151,757.56/17,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,172.54

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