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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.07, 25,722.29 and 10,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.07, 25,722.29 and 10,901.48 is: 16,357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.07 : 25,722.29 = 10,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.07/25,722.29 = 10,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.07x = 25,722.29 × 10,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.07x = 280,410,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,410,928.63/17,143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,357.11

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