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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.06, 25,530.72 and 10,790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.06, 25,530.72 and 10,790.16 is: 16,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.06 : 25,530.72 = 10,790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.06/25,530.72 = 10,790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.06x = 25,530.72 × 10,790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.06x = 275,480,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,480,553.72/17,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,158.11

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