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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.06, 25,690.05 and 10,903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.06, 25,690.05 and 10,903.56 is: 16,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.06 : 25,690.05 = 10,903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.06/25,690.05 = 10,903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.06x = 25,690.05 × 10,903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.06x = 280,113,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,113,001.58/17,159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,324.50

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