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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.36, 25,555.29 and 10,806.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.36, 25,555.29 and 10,806.49 is: 16,182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.36 : 25,555.29 = 10,806.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.36/25,555.29 = 10,806.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.36x = 25,555.29 × 10,806.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.36x = 276,162,985.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,162,985.83/17,065.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,182.66

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