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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.92, 25,647.09 and 10,851.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.92, 25,647.09 and 10,851.27 is: 16,281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.92 : 25,647.09 = 10,851.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.92/25,647.09 = 10,851.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.92x = 25,647.09 × 10,851.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.92x = 278,303,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,303,361.44/17,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,281.79

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