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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.46, 25,637.49 and 11,184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.46, 25,637.49 and 11,184.62 is: 16,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.46 : 25,637.49 = 11,184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.46/25,637.49 = 11,184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.46x = 25,637.49 × 11,184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.46x = 286,745,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,745,455.22/17,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,746.75

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