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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.27, 25,731.57 and 10,907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.27, 25,731.57 and 10,907.66 is: 16,366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.27 : 25,731.57 = 10,907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.27/25,731.57 = 10,907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.27x = 25,731.57 × 10,907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.27x = 280,671,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,671,322.06/17,149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,366.37

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