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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.64, 25,546.68 and 10,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.64, 25,546.68 and 10,800.72 is: 16,190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.64 : 25,546.68 = 10,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.64/25,546.68 = 10,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.64x = 25,546.68 × 10,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.64x = 275,922,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,922,537.61/17,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,190.13

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