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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.10, 25,561.46 and 10,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.10, 25,561.46 and 10,794.74 is: 16,189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.10 : 25,561.46 = 10,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.10/25,561.46 = 10,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.10x = 25,561.46 × 10,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.10x = 275,929,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,929,314.72/17,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,189.14

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