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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.74, 25,545.38 and 10,799.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.74, 25,545.38 and 10,799.87 is: 16,172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.74 : 25,545.38 = 10,799.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.74/25,545.38 = 10,799.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.74x = 25,545.38 × 10,799.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.74x = 275,886,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,886,601.37/17,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.75

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