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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.36, 25,627.20 and 10,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.36, 25,627.20 and 10,854.40 is: 16,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.36 : 25,627.20 = 10,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.36/25,627.20 = 10,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.36x = 25,627.20 × 10,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.36x = 278,167,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,167,879.68/17,113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,254.43

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