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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,087.54, 25,595.28 and 10,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,087.54, 25,595.28 and 10,844.26 is: 16,243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,087.54 : 25,595.28 = 10,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,087.54/25,595.28 = 10,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,087.54x = 25,595.28 × 10,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,087.54x = 277,561,871.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,561,871.09/17,087.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,243.52

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