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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.38, 25,591.71 and 10,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.38, 25,591.71 and 10,814.96 is: 16,219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.38 : 25,591.71 = 10,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.38/25,591.71 = 10,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.38x = 25,591.71 × 10,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.38x = 276,773,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,773,319.98/17,064.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,219.36

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