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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.55, 25,649.61 and 10,855.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.55, 25,649.61 and 10,855.55 is: 16,274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.55 : 25,649.61 = 10,855.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.55/25,649.61 = 10,855.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.55x = 25,649.61 × 10,855.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.55x = 278,440,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,440,495.59/17,108.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.93

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