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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.88, 25,581.96 and 10,808.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.88, 25,581.96 and 10,808.46 is: 16,209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.88 : 25,581.96 = 10,808.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.88/25,581.96 = 10,808.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.88x = 25,581.96 × 10,808.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.88x = 276,501,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,501,591.38/17,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,209.61

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