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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.14, 25,594.82 and 10,491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.14, 25,594.82 and 10,491.14 is: 15,746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.14 : 25,594.82 = 10,491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.14/25,594.82 = 10,491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.14x = 25,594.82 × 10,491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.14x = 268,518,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,518,839.89/17,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,746.93

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