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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.76, 25,652.27 and 10,855.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.76, 25,652.27 and 10,855.34 is: 16,279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.76 : 25,652.27 = 10,855.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.76/25,652.27 = 10,855.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.76x = 25,652.27 × 10,855.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.76x = 278,464,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,464,011.50/17,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,279.92

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