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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.58, 25,527.76 and 10,772.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.58, 25,527.76 and 10,772.22 is: 16,155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.58 : 25,527.76 = 10,772.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.58/25,527.76 = 10,772.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.58x = 25,527.76 × 10,772.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.58x = 274,990,646.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,990,646.83/17,021.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,155.41

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