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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.80, 25,754.40 and 10,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.80, 25,754.40 and 10,903.80 is: 16,383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.80 : 25,754.40 = 10,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.80/25,754.40 = 10,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.80x = 25,754.40 × 10,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.80x = 280,820,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,820,826.72/17,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,383.18

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