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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.60, 25,647.70 and 10,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.60, 25,647.70 and 10,844.60 is: 16,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.60 : 25,647.70 = 10,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.60/25,647.70 = 10,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.60x = 25,647.70 × 10,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.60x = 278,139,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,139,047.42/17,084.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,280.10

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