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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.88, 25,652.46 and 10,855.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.88, 25,652.46 and 10,855.46 is: 16,280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.88 : 25,652.46 = 10,855.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.88/25,652.46 = 10,855.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.88x = 25,652.46 × 10,855.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.88x = 278,469,253.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,469,253.43/17,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,280.11

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