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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.84, 25,507.14 and 10,758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.84, 25,507.14 and 10,758.46 is: 16,134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.84 : 25,507.14 = 10,758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.84/25,507.14 = 10,758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.84x = 25,507.14 × 10,758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.84x = 274,417,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,417,545.40/17,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,134.77

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