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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.64, 25,524.18 and 10,785.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.64, 25,524.18 and 10,785.72 is: 16,167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.64 : 25,524.18 = 10,785.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.64/25,524.18 = 10,785.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.64x = 25,524.18 × 10,785.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.64x = 275,296,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,296,658.71/17,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,167.63

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