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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,115.09, 25,618.83 and 10,882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,115.09, 25,618.83 and 10,882.14 is: 16,289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,115.09 : 25,618.83 = 10,882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,115.09/25,618.83 = 10,882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,115.09x = 25,618.83 × 10,882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,115.09x = 278,787,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,787,694.70/17,115.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,289.00

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