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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,345.52, 25,912.86 and 11,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,345.52, 25,912.86 and 11,055.46 is: 16,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,345.52 : 25,912.86 = 11,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,345.52/25,912.86 = 11,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,345.52x = 25,912.86 × 11,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,345.52x = 286,478,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,478,587.22/17,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,516.00

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