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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.88, 25,647.96 and 10,852.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.88, 25,647.96 and 10,852.46 is: 16,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.88 : 25,647.96 = 10,852.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.88/25,647.96 = 10,852.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.88x = 25,647.96 × 10,852.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.88x = 278,343,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,343,459.98/17,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,275.61

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