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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.61, 25,570.92 and 10,721.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.61, 25,570.92 and 10,721.58 is: 16,080.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.61 : 25,570.92 = 10,721.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.61/25,570.92 = 10,721.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.61x = 25,570.92 × 10,721.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.61x = 274,160,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,160,610.85/17,049.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,080.17

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