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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.46, 25,613.28 and 10,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.46, 25,613.28 and 10,856.28 is: 16,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.46 : 25,613.28 = 10,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.46/25,613.28 = 10,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.46x = 25,613.28 × 10,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.46x = 278,064,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,064,939.40/17,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,261.62

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