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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.10, 25,465.22 and 10,746.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.10, 25,465.22 and 10,746.23 is: 16,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.10 : 25,465.22 = 10,746.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.10/25,465.22 = 10,746.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.10x = 25,465.22 × 10,746.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.10x = 273,654,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,654,970.36/17,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,092.53

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