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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.30, 25,755.15 and 10,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.30, 25,755.15 and 10,904.30 is: 16,383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.30 : 25,755.15 = 10,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.30/25,755.15 = 10,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.30x = 25,755.15 × 10,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.30x = 280,841,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,841,882.15/17,141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,383.93

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